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Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

The medication has proven to be problematic for Premier Danielle Smith's government after it struck a deal for the medicine three years ago to fill a gap during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

The chiefs of four First Nations in Alberta say that companies like Meta or Amazon don't build small, and the limit sends a signal that Alberta is not ready to meet those companies' needs or see a flagship project come to fruition.
LISTON: Let’s talk about Alberta’s future like grown-ups

LISTON: Let’s talk about Alberta’s future like grown-ups

Have we lost the ability to talk to each other without talking about each other? Whether it's health care wait times, rising education costs, immigration pressures, or even the growing chatter about Alberta’s separation from Canada, it seem
Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted

Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted

This budget, introduced by Alberta's finance minister in February, predicts Alberta will register a $5.2-billion deficit at the end of March 2026.
Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

Smith says a recent byelection that saw a separatist candidate garner almost 18 per cent of the vote shows Albertans are deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa.
Report shows decline in pipeline incidents across Alberta

Report shows decline in pipeline incidents across Alberta

The data was contained within the Alberta Energy Regulator's (AER) 2024 Pipeline Performance Report.
Alberta company at the centre of corruption allegations calls for release of audit

Alberta company at the centre of corruption allegations calls for release of audit

Medical supply company MHCare Medical is calling on the province's front-line health provider to release an audit into health contracts commissioned by its former chief executive officer.
UFA announces second annual rural communities grant program

UFA announces second annual rural communities grant program

Charitable, non-profit organizations, and community service-oriented co-operatives are invited to apply for a $10,000 to $40,000 funding grant.
Former federal politician who once faked radio interview looks to re-enter politics

Former federal politician who once faked radio interview looks to re-enter politics

Decades after a series of scandals derailed his political career, former Member of Parliament Rahim Jaffer is attempting a comeback, announcing his candidacy for mayor of Edmonton.
Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B.C. pipeline only under right conditions

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B.C. pipeline only under right conditions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is confident a private-sector pipeline operator will propose shipping oilsands crude to Prince Rupert, B.C. However, industry players are hesitant to commit to such a project.
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