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US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US

US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would slap tariffs on more than $100 billion of American goods over the course of 21 days. Mexico didn't immediately detail any retaliatory measures.
Majority of Cremona's council quits over Alberta cabinet minister's action

Majority of Cremona's council quits over Alberta cabinet minister's action

Minister Ric McIver cited being ‘deeply troubled by the signs of significant dysfunction’ in Cremona when he appointed an official administrator to supervise council
No winners in trade war fallout from U.S. tariffs, says Innisfail-area honey exporter

No winners in trade war fallout from U.S. tariffs, says Innisfail-area honey exporter

Increased costs caused by tariffs coming March 4 would ultimately be passed onto consumers, says co-owner of Nixon Honey Farm
Buffalo skull found after it was taken from statue in Okotoks

Buffalo skull found after it was taken from statue in Okotoks

An Indigenous artwork at Okotoks' Westridge Close Park was damaged last month by vandals
Could Alberta’s new midwife strategy improve local midwifery services?

Could Alberta’s new midwife strategy improve local midwifery services?

Alberta’s government set forth an investment of $10 million over three years to implement the comprehensive new Alberta Midwifery Strategy. 
Natural ways to help manage ADHD symptoms

Natural ways to help manage ADHD symptoms

ADHD Advisor compiled evidence-based tactics for managing ADHD as an Adderall shortage continues to plague pharmacies across the United States.
Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk

Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk

An estimated 13 per cent of Albertans live within 1.5 kilometres of an active oil or gas well. This proximity can have adverse impacts on their health.
Alberta athlete nears 60 metres hurdles world record

Alberta athlete nears 60 metres hurdles world record

Airdrie-born athlete ran 17th fastest time on earth at Edmonton's Pandas Open earlier this month.
Eviction notice to your inbox: Alberta updating tenancies act

Eviction notice to your inbox: Alberta updating tenancies act

Alberta’s government is proposing changes to allow landlords to send rent increase and eviction notices via email, social media, and text.
'Holy crap': B.C. man has epic encounter with 100+ dolphins

'Holy crap': B.C. man has epic encounter with 100+ dolphins

A Pemberton man was in the right place at the right time this week in Howe Sound.
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