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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/11/2026 > thousands-sign-petition-calling-on-edmonton-oilers-to-reverse-formenton-signing

Thousands sign petition calling on Edmonton Oilers to reverse Formenton signing

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (702+ words) EDMONTON – An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning. The petition was started by longtime Oilers superfan Mary Loewen, known as “Mama Stanley,” who…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > life > greenpage > 09/09/2026 > officials-break-ground-on-massive-carbon-capture-project-in-central-alberta

Officials break ground on massive carbon capture project in central Alberta

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (764+ words) CLIVE – A village in central Alberta is on track to house the country’s largest carbon capture project. Enhance Energy Inc., a carbon management company, says it has broken ground on its Origins project in Clive, Alta., about 140 kilometres south of…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > business > 09/09/2026 > enbridge-announces-us2-55-billion-u-s-pipeline-storage-acquisition

Enbridge announces US$2.55-billion U.S. pipeline, storage acquisition

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (189+ words) CALGARY – Enbridge Inc. is further expanding its reach into the U.S. market with a US$2.55-billion deal to buy the crude oil business of Tallgrass Energy LP. The acquisition includes a 75 per cent interest in the Pony Express Pipeline, a…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > business > 09/08/2026 > alberta-business-leaders-group-urges-voters-to-choose-canada-in-oct-19-referendum

Alberta business leaders??? group urges voters to choose Canada in Oct. 19 referendum

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (174+ words) CALGARY – A group of Alberta business leaders is urging voters to choose Canada in next month’s secession referendum but admits it’s an issue fraught with tension on the front lines. The Business Council of Alberta is composed of more than…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > uncategorized > 09/07/2026 > heres-what-to-watch-for-as-nova-scotia-politicians-head-back-to-the-legislature

Here???s what to watch for as Nova Scotia politicians head back to the legislature

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (666+ words) Winnipeg 18° C, Light rain HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s legislature resumes Tuesday after a rocky spring sitting and a minister’s resignation over rap music lyrics from 2013. Here’s what to watch for. Fallout from budget cuts Nova Scotia’s 2026-27 deficit budget came with cuts…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > opinion > editorials > 09/05/2026 > smiths-pretzel-logic-confuses

Opinion: Smith???s pretzel logic confuses

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (546+ words) Winnipeg 17° C, Clear Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had both sides of her mouth working overtime on Aug. 30, when she spoke at an event in Calgary to commemorate Alberta Day, the annual celebration of the province’s entry into Confederation in 1905 (officially…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/02/2026 > ndp-defends-involvement-of-u-s-company-in-hydro-project

Manitoba NDP defends involvement of U.S. company in Hydro project

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1209+ words) Winnipeg 25° C, Cloudy A U.S. company that donated to Donald Trump’s 2025 presidential inauguration could build Manitoba Hydro’s proposed $3-billion natural gas turbines, which has drawn criticism from an environmental group amid the NDP government’s pushback to tariffs. James Wilt,…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > life > 09/01/2026 > albertas-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-during-trade-war

Alberta’s Smith says Tennessee trip isn’t sending wrong message during trade war – Winnipeg Free Press

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (971+ words) Winnipeg 19° C, Cloudy CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith denied suggestions Tuesday that her upcoming trip to Tennessee could be sending the wrong message amid a trade war between Canada and its southern neighbour. “I hope no one’s surprised to hear…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > uncategorized > 09/01/2026 > alberta-premier-says-mistake-fixed-after-first-nations-ignored-in-birthday-statement

Alberta premier says mistake fixed after First Nations ignored in birthday statement

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (174+ words) CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she stepped in today to fix a "glitch" that saw Indigenous Peoples erased from her official statement marking the province's 121st birthday. CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she stepped in today to fix a…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 08/30/2026 > candidates-talk-affordability-on-day-4-of-quebecs-election-campaign

Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec???s election campaign

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (143+ words) Winnipeg 25° C, Partly cloudy The cost of living and the economy are taking centre stage as the Quebec election campaign enters its fourth day. The Quebec Liberal Party is promising to cap rents and service fees for seniors in privately…...