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Air Products & Chemicals (APD) plans to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale hydrogen refueling stations along the Queen Elizabeth II highway from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta. The stations will enable hydrogen-powered vehicles to refuel as quickly and conveniently as gasoline or diesel vehicles. Air Products aims to support Western Canada’s goal of 5,000 hydrogen or dual-fuel vehicles on the road within five years. The stations will cater to heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, as well as light-duty hydrogen fuel cell cars.

The Alberta government is considering allowing grocery and corner stores to sell alcohol, a move that has raised concerns and opposition from the liquor industry. A panel of MLAs is studying the idea, but no decisions have been made. Industry representatives argue that increased competition would harm independently owned liquor stores and that there is no public demand for such a change. However, the government is also seeking public opinion through a survey. The move is driven by Ontario’s proposal to significantly expand private-sector liquor retailing, but Alberta already has a fully privatized system.

The Alberta government has introduced legislation to prevent Calgary from charging excessive surcharges on power bills. The move comes after Calgary collected millions more than expected from the fees due to its variable rate, leading to higher costs for residents. The bill, if passed, would ban cities from using these rates, providing relief to Calgarians.