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‘Trump trade’ sees loonie fall to four-year low against U.S. dollar

‘Trump trade’ sees loonie fall to four-year low against U.S. dollar

The recent exchange-rate move is largely a story of U.S. dollar strength, but the Canadian dollar has fallen around 4 per cent since financial markets began leaning into the idea of a Trump victory
Alberta cattle geneticist seeks greener cows through genetics

Alberta cattle geneticist seeks greener cows through genetics

University of Alberta scientists seek low-emission cattle
As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

As Canada Pension Plan aims to go net-zero, one of its investment managers sits on oil company board opposed to emissions cap

“You can’t have a director that has those legal obligations to different entities: one that is lighting the world on fire and the other that is supposed to be protecting our retirement security 30, 40, 50 years down the road from now,” said Patrick DeRochie of Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Climate Health. 
Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

Alberta woman wants Province to better support those struggling with fertility

As provinces across Canada have announced their increased support of fertility services, one Airdrie woman hopes to see Alberta build a provincial support program.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

Experian shares seven actionable tips to avoid scams and protect personal information this holiday season.
Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Alberta animator adds finishing touches to holiday movie, Red One

Dee Orriss slowly climbs ladder of success at Sony Pictures Imageworks
RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

RCMP say Fort McMurray man with history of U of A harassment convictions has been arrested

Wood Buffalo RCMP reported late Saturday afternoon that 40 year old Faton Miftari had been located and arrested without incident.
Former Lake Louise Ski Resort CFO sent to prison, fined for tax evasion

Former Lake Louise Ski Resort CFO sent to prison, fined for tax evasion

The former chief financial officer of Lake Louise Ski Resort was sentenced to a year in jail and fined $106,000 for not paying taxes on money he embezzled from the popular ski resort in Banff National Park.
Alberta poet writes novel-in-verse on eating disorders

Alberta poet writes novel-in-verse on eating disorders

Former City of St. Albert Poet Laureate Lauren Seal borrows a slice of her experiences to write an emotionally powerful story for youth
Alberta track athlete named Canadian University Athlete of the Year

Alberta track athlete named Canadian University Athlete of the Year

Earlier this month, Airdrie-born track athlete Sienna MacDonald was awarded with the prestigious Fred Tees Memorial Trophy for Canadian University Athlete of the Year.
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