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Rural Alberta’s $70-million question: Will renewable energy revenue keep growing?
Rural Alberta is experiencing something remarkable — a steady, reliable stream of revenue that doesn’t depend on oil prices, doesn’t require new taxes and keeps flowing year after year. In 2025, wind and solar projects generated $70 million in tax revenue for 26 Alberta counties, money that’s paying for roads, emergency services, recreation facilities and…
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Breakenridge: Province needs to fund Elections Alberta after throwing door wide open
Much has been made of the UCP’s hypocrisy and short-sightedness in introducing voter recall and citizen initiative — and subsequently lowering the thresholds for both — only to then be offended and outraged when these tools are used against them. Read More
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Parker: UCeed marks five years of combining philanthropy with funding for community-based startups
Powered by philanthropy, UCeed is a venture fund accelerating university and community-based startup companies. Founded five years ago, it funds, trains, mentors and supports companies during the critical transitions between innovation demonstration and commercialization. The largest university-based investment fund of its kind in Canada, UCeed is celebrating a milestone with $30 million under management. Read…
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‘There’s nothing like the energy of a start line’: Kirsten Fleming connects Calgarians through running
Kirsten Fleming can no longer count how many half-marathons and 10K runs she has participated in over the past 20 years — but the feeling of anticipation before a big race never goes away. Read More
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Several Oahu schools test high for lead contamination in water
New data from the Department of Health shows levels of recent lead contamination in the water fixtures of a Big Island intermediate school have gone down, but data from several Oahu schools show concerning numbers as well.
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‘Bows open game week ahead of pivotal Mountain West game at UNLV on Friday
With seven wins through their first 10 games, the University of Hawai‘i football team has generated major momentum across the islands as it continues its push toward a Mountain West championship berth. At 4-2 in conference play, the Rainbow Warriors enter the week tied with four other teams for second place in the Mountain West…
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Approval process underway for new high-rise project in Ala Moana
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Another luxury, high-rise project is being planned in Ala Moana – right on the shopping center’s property. It’ll be a condo and a hotel. This could be the future of Ala Moana. 1588 Ala Moana is the latest project from the Kobayashi Group. “Do we need it? I think, plainly, we need…
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Food insecurity problem persists in Hawaii
On Nov. 17, leaders in the Hawaii foodbank gathered to discuss some recent data compiled on Hawaii’s ongoing problem with food insecurity.
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Massive Convention Center makeover to reshape events for two years starting 2026
The Hawaii Convention Center is moving forward with what will be its most complete renovation since it opened 26 years ago.