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Alberta government asks Town of Hinton to increase wildfire mitigation work

Alberta government asks Town of Hinton to increase wildfire mitigation work

Surrounded by coniferous trees, Hinton is situated in a wildfire-prone region that has seen multiple blazes over the past few years, including the Jasper wildfire and the 2023 fire that forced Edson to evacuate.
A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

The continuing threat of a trade war has Canadian politicians and business leaders looking for ways to shore up our economy in the face of potential disruptions.
Calgary-region planning board votes to cease operations

Calgary-region planning board votes to cease operations

The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, whose members include Cochrane, Airdrie and Rocky View County, voted unanimously to wind down operations.
Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada is investing $72 million on a novel satellite constellation that will monitor active forest fires across the country.
Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada

Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, and the U.S. president's desire to annex this country is related to its supply of critical minerals.
Southern Alberta MLA ends coffee sessions over coal mine protesters

Southern Alberta MLA ends coffee sessions over coal mine protesters

Chelsae Petrovic is ending "coffee with the MLA" after dozens of people turned up to protest coal mining
Calgary's professional soccer team earns historic win over Mexico in Concacaf Cup

Calgary's professional soccer team earns historic win over Mexico in Concacaf Cup

The Canadian Premier League side earned a 2-1 comeback victory over Pumas UNAM Thursday night at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C. in the first of the two leg opening round fixture in the southern Alberta’s first competitive match against a Liga MX side.
Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

A security expert says those who remember how tight the security was when world leaders gathered in the Alberta backcountry two decades ago better buckle up this June when U.S. President Donald Trump comes to call.
Seven new family doctors coming to Okotoks clinics this year

Seven new family doctors coming to Okotoks clinics this year

Seven internationally-trained doctors are expected to arrive at a pair of clinics in Okotoks this spring and summer.
Alberta liquor store spotlights Canadian products as U.S. tariffs paused

Alberta liquor store spotlights Canadian products as U.S. tariffs paused

Westview Co-op Liquor Store aims to further facilitate supporting local brands as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Feb. 3 that U.S. tariffs would be paused for at least 30 days
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