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Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

As a new Feb. 1 deadline looms for the U.S. to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
Virtual doctors coming to some understaffed Northern Alberta emergency rooms

Virtual doctors coming to some understaffed Northern Alberta emergency rooms

“It's not ideal, but it's a lot better than what we've been operating with in the meantime,” said Lac La Biche Deputy Mayor Jason Stedman.
Semi catches fire on Northern Alberta highway

Semi catches fire on Northern Alberta highway

Photos show a semi on fire on Highway 44 north of Edmonton on Jan. 18.
What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

Second acts in politics have historically been marred by leaders who are unable, or unwilling, to adjust to unexpected developments in the domestic, economic or global arenas.
Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says a confluence of factors including a weak loonie mean grocery prices will continue to rise faster than overall inflation.
More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don’t have access to a doctor, further highlighting challenges posed by an ongoing physician shortage.
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Town of Cochrane shares more on the future of the Grandfather Tree

Town of Cochrane shares more on the future of the Grandfather Tree

Following the fall of Cochrane's historic Grandfather Tree, the Town releases more information on how they plan to move forward to preserve its legacy.
Three children sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in southern Alberta

Three children sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in southern Alberta

RCMP officers responded to a call after the children — ages 14, seven and five — were hit in a marked crosswalk in Lethbridge, Alta.
Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new B.C.-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
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