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Lauren Krugel

99 Articles
protesters, Alberta United Conservative Party Annual General Meeting,

In Alberta, Conservatives really do want more independence from Ottawa

Members of Alberta's United Conservative Party have shown overwhelming support for measures that would give the province more autonomy from Ottawa amid simmering separatist sentiment.
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | December 1st 2019
pumpjack, oil and gas installation, Cremona,

Splitting from Canada won't solve Alberta's landlocked oil problem: expert

International trade experts say it's a pipe dream to think the landlocked oil-producing western provinces would have an easier time getting their product to international markets if they were to split from Canada.
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | November 4th 2019
Rail cars, Winnipeg,

Cenovus Energy to add 70,000 barrels per day of oilsands output

Cenovus Energy Inc. says it will add as much as 70,000 barrels per day of oilsands output following the Alberta government's decision to ease production curtailments for producers that add crude-by-rail capacity.
By Dan Healing & Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | November 2nd 2019
defaced, Greta Thunberg mural, Edmonton,

'Not taking shots:' Defacer of Thunberg mural in Edmonton wanted voice heard

A man says he defaced a mural of teenage Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg because he wanted to take a stand peacefully and the artist who created it says he doesn't mind.
Race Against Climate Change
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | October 22nd 2019
Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, Climate Strike, Montreal,

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton on Friday for climate strike

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton on Friday, October 10, 2019, for climate strike
Race Against Climate Change
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | October 16th 2019
Matthew de Grood,

Killer should not return to community, Alberta justice minister says

Alberta's justice minister says he'll be pushing for changes after a review board ruled a schizophrenic man who killed five young people can be eased back into the community with his doctors' approval.
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | October 4th 2019
man, exhales, smoking, e-cigarette, Portland, Maine,

Alberta government to review vaping rules as number of young users grows

The Alberta government will consider adding rules for vaping when it reviews the province's smoking and tobacco legislation next month.
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | October 3rd 2019
Farmer, David Reid, wheat crop,

Accidents and anguish as annual unwelcome guest arrives early on Prairies

Snow finally began to taper off in southern Alberta on Monday, September 30, 2019, after an early winter wallop over the weekend that caused headaches for commuters and anguish for farmers.
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | September 30th 2019

UN protocol used by youths in climate complaint not available to Canadian kids

A children's rights advocate is urging Canada to adopt a United Nations protocol that 16 youths, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, are using to push for climate action.
By Lauren Krugel in News, Politics | September 27th 2019
Cars, highway, skyline, downtown Houston,

'It's on:' Kenney vows to counter Texas efforts to lure Canadian companies south

Alberta's premier has a message for Texas firms looking to lure Canadian businesses to the Lone Star State — it's on.
By Lauren Krugel in News, US News, Politics | September 24th 2019
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