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'Is Alberta glitching?' Province's emergency alert system sends multiple tests

'Is Alberta glitching?' Province's emergency alert system sends multiple tests

EDMONTON — A test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system had some Albertans wondering if there was an actual emergency.
East-West showdown looms at G-20 FMs meeting in India

East-West showdown looms at G-20 FMs meeting in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — Fractured East-West relations over Russia’s war in Ukraine and increasing concerns about China’s global aspirations are set to dominate what is expected to be a highly contentious meeting of foreign ministers from the world’s largest
Calgary woman seeking 'narrow, individual exemption' over Alberta opioid restrictions

Calgary woman seeking 'narrow, individual exemption' over Alberta opioid restrictions

CALGARY — A Calgary woman suing the Alberta government over regulations that would prevent her from taking a potent opioid three times a day says she has been "utterly terrified" by the experience.
Chicago mayor's race shows impact of crime in COVID's wake

Chicago mayor's race shows impact of crime in COVID's wake

CHICAGO (AP) — Four years ago, Paul Vallas finished toward the bottom of the pack in a crowded race for Chicago mayor.
Lobbyist names Pa. lawmaker she says sexually harassed her

Lobbyist names Pa. lawmaker she says sexually harassed her

HARRISBURG, Pa.
California bill could mean more mentally ill people detained

California bill could mean more mentally ill people detained

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules

Alberta to introduce bill to include federal officials in trespassing rules

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government house leader is accusing federal officials of trespassing on private property, but the provincial Justice Department said there’s no evidence of that occurring.
N.C. senators vote for medical pot at appropriate time

N.C. senators vote for medical pot at appropriate time

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some North Carolina legislators voted twice this week at an appropriate time — 4:20 p.m. — for legislation that would legalize marijuana for medical use in the state.

Duke Energy Carolinas seeks big rate increases for gas costs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A Duke Energy Corp. subsidiary for North Carolina electric customers has asked state regulators to let it raise residential rates by 16.
9th Circuit denies emergency bid to halt Nevada lithium mine

9th Circuit denies emergency bid to halt Nevada lithium mine

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court has cleared the way for construction in Nevada of the largest lithium mine in the U.S.