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Northern Alberta’s robust economy focus of talks with Harper’s cabinet ministers

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If federal cabinet ministers Jason Kenney, Maxime Bernier and Ed Fast didn’t fully appreciate just how much northern Alberta’s oilsands-driven economy is contributing to Canada’s GDP, or the magnitude of the region’s pressing labour force needs, they do now.

A delegation of Edmonton business and educational leaders travelled to Ottawa last week, where they delivered that message in spades in private meetings with several senior members of the Harper government.

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Edmonton LRT expansion plans for Millwoods to City Centre hit bump

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Edmontonians got a glimpse into what the future of the city’s public transportation could look like Wednesday as city council got ready to debate the latest options for LRT expansion. But as smooth as the eventual ride may be, there are still a few bumps in the road to completion.

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Edmonton councillors walk away from arena project, deal collapses

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The deal to build a new arena for the Edmonton Oilers collapsed Wednesday, with city councillors pointing the finger of blame at Oilers owner Daryl Katz and his last-minute demands for millions more in taxpayers money.

Stephen Mandel said it was time to send a message.

“It’s wrong to hold us up for ransom,” said Mandel.

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