Beyond Local

EDMONTON — Take Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile party-vote ouster of former premier Jason Kenney, has been fined more than $100,000 by Elections Alberta.

A $15,000 fine was issued after two servals were imported into Alberta illegally with the intention of breeding them.

“The general story across the Rockies is that the snowpack is lower than normal this year, for sure."

Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.

Even in Canada where the air quality is generally good, air pollution contributes to roughly 15,000 premature deaths annually, according to Health Canada.

"It's a tradition to build a snowman for the otters"

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today.

Beef and cattle prices increased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased demand and tighter supplies across North America. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after he spoke with President Donald Trump this afternoon.

Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and curtains — in response to steep new American levies against Canada.