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Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit

Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a potential budget deficit next year is not off the table as oil prices sit below what was projected.
Unifor files for conciliation in contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Unifor files for conciliation in contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

CALGARY — The union that represents mechanics and labourers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has filed for conciliation in its contract talks with the railway company.
Unbeaten Canada survives tough test from China at Pan Continental championships

Unbeaten Canada survives tough test from China at Pan Continental championships

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada's Rachel Homan improved to 3-0 at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with a 13-0 rout of Taiwan in Monday's early draw and a tough 7-5 victory over China in the evening draw.
Alberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptions

Alberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptions

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government proposed legislative changes Monday to the provincial Bill of Rights aimed at giving residents the right to refuse medical treatments, including vaccines, but is leaving the final word to the courts.
Dave Dickenson to return as Stampeders' coach and general manager next season

Dave Dickenson to return as Stampeders' coach and general manager next season

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson will return as head coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders in 2025 despite the CFL club's worst season in two decades.
'Baffling': MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill

'Baffling': MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill

EDMONTON — A Liberal member of Parliament says he's baffled by the Alberta United Conservative government's response to his private member's bill about pandemic preparedness.
Country superstar Shania Twain returning to Calgary Stampede

Country superstar Shania Twain returning to Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — Canadian music star Shania Twain is set to perform at next year's Calgary Stampede, her first show during the 10-day western festival in more than a decade.
Canada on track to be world's third-largest wheat exporter in '24-25 crop year

Canada on track to be world's third-largest wheat exporter in '24-25 crop year

CALGARY — Canada is on track to be the world's third-largest wheat exporter for the second year in a row as crop production in the prairie provinces continues to increase. International data from the U.S.
Gushue opens Pan Continental curling championship with 10-3, 17-1 wins

Gushue opens Pan Continental curling championship with 10-3, 17-1 wins

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue opened the Pan Continental curling championship with a 10-3 win over South Korea's Jaebeom Lee on Sunday.
'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

BANFF, Alta. — A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
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