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Premiers Smith, Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but most exports remain duty-free

Premiers Smith, Moe disappointed by Trump's tariffs but most exports remain duty-free

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the vast majority of her province's products also remain tariff-free, because they also fall under the agreement.
Alberta company fined $210K in death of worker who fell through roof

Alberta company fined $210K in death of worker who fell through roof

An insulation company has been fined $210,000 in the death of a worker who fell through a roof at an Alberta oilsands facility.
Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
Crime down throughout Alberta, Stats Canada reports

Crime down throughout Alberta, Stats Canada reports

Out of the 147 jurisdictions that Alberta RCMP oversee, 95 had a decrease in their crime severity index from 2023 to 2024
Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study

Alberta's coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study

The study says high levels of numerous contaminants are having grave outcomes for aquatic life and their ecosystems.
Alberta announces $720,000 in grants as part of 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

Alberta announces $720,000 in grants as part of 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

The investment will be available as one-time grants to three different community-led programs that help promote healthy relationships, emotional well-being and positive role modelling for men and boys. 
Rural health-care aides question impact after Alberta announces regulatory college

Rural health-care aides question impact after Alberta announces regulatory college

Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta will be renamed the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta.
Fact Check: 'I'm very much alive,' says byelection candidate alleged to have died

Fact Check: 'I'm very much alive,' says byelection candidate alleged to have died

An online conspiracy theory recently claimed that a candidate on the ballot in the federal byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding had died in February. The source for the claim was an obituary for an unrelated woman with the same name.
Alberta audit suggests patients paying clinic membership fees get more thorough care

Alberta audit suggests patients paying clinic membership fees get more thorough care

The province launched the audit in 2023 in response to concerns over a Calgary medical clinic switching to a membership model and planning to charge annual fees of about $5,000 for families and $2,000 for an adult.
Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta's transportation minister said the province will be watching the case with interest, especially since Ontario's government plans to appeal the ruling.
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