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Alberta's agriculture industry escapes U.S tariffs

Alberta's agriculture industry escapes U.S tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said advocacy and diplomacy led to a win for Canada
Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

The United Nurses of Alberta says the new deal will see over 30,000 nurses across the province receive pay increases of about 20 per cent by 2028
Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 826.76 points or 3.2 per cent at 24,480.42 as markets worried the latest round of U.S. tariffs could sink the global economy into a recession.
CP NewsAlert: No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

CP NewsAlert: No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump presented a lengthy list of what percentage tariff various countries will face under new measures, but did not specify how Canada will be affected. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
Alberta singer hoping to advance in national competition

Alberta singer hoping to advance in national competition

Voting closes next week to decide finalists in the Top of the Country competition
Alberta couple nominated for 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

Alberta couple nominated for 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards will take place from May 30 to June 1 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
UPDATE: Bonnyville RCMP investigate fatal collision on Township Road 640

UPDATE: Bonnyville RCMP investigate fatal collision on Township Road 640

A 25-year-old Edmonton resident has died following a collision between a pickup truck and a semi-truck on Township Road 640, April 1.
Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

According to these groups, the draft plan allows Weyerhaeuser to clearcut the remaining critical winter habitat and eliminate the ability of these caribou to annually migrate to the foothill’s forests.
Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

“Harvesting by Indigenous Peoples is already successfully implemented in many protected heritage places across the country, including approximately half of the national parks."
From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

The levy had previously been set at $80 per tonne, an amount that has increased yearly since the charge was first imposed in 2019.
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