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Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still landing next week

Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico still landing next week

Trump's comments on Truth Social today come after days of confusing statements from him and his officials.
Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program

Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association says its members are urging all federal parties to keep funding the national dental care program, arguing it's good for the economy.
Banned Book Garden set up at Okotoks Public Library

Banned Book Garden set up at Okotoks Public Library

Freedom to Read Week is being celebrated to reaffirm the library's commitment to intellectual freedom.
Skull taken from Indigenous statue in Okotoks, prompting plea for its return

Skull taken from Indigenous statue in Okotoks, prompting plea for its return

'Just please return it. It's important to us': Okotoks residents are calling for the return of a skull that appears to have been stolen from a three-decade-old statue.
Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death

Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death

The charges stem from an incident at the Lake Newell and Rolling Hills Reservoirs in Oct. 2022, the Province says. A diver was assessing, inspecting and completing work on the reservoir’s gates and suffered fatal injuries during the dive.
Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty.
Woman found dead sparks conversation about homelessness in a Northern Alberta winter

Woman found dead sparks conversation about homelessness in a Northern Alberta winter

A recent tragedy has ignited discussions about homelessness, resources, public perception, and the harsh realities of winter in Alberta. 
Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province—at a cost
Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta’s addictions minister is rejecting suggestions he knows a former government staffer now at the centre of a lawsuit alleging high-level political interference and favouritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts.
Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

James Bregin faces a number of assault and firearms charges and has had his preliminary hearing rescheduled from January to September.
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