9 h. ago ’THIS IS OUR LIVELIHOOD’: Farmers brace for hit from China’s canola tariff

Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business equations this year. The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the 75.8% preliminary duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused canola prices to fall by $1 per bushel. That translates to a loss of about $200,000 for his […]

Economics

11 h. ago 'Very stressful': Southern Alberta farmers say China's tariff on Canadian canola seed creates price uncertainty

Starting Thursday, China says it's placing a 75.8-per-cent levy on canola seed

Economics

15 h. ago Alberta government says canola tariffs are a “devastating blow” to farmers

Alberta's agriculture minister is calling on Ottawa to "act swiftly" and engage in constructive dialogue with China to restore Canadian canola farmers access to the Chinese market.

Politics

32 h. ago Trade war with China could have devastating impact on Canadian canola farmers

Canada's agriculture industry is calling on Ottawa for help after China announced Tuesday it is imposing a tariff of 75.8 per cent on Canadian canola imports.

Economics

37 h. ago Canadian canola farmers brace for losses as China announces 75% tariff

Steep duties could shut down trade with biggest market

Economics

40 h. ago China adds ‘additional pressure’ with new tariffs on Canadian canola

China escalated trade disputes with Canada on Tuesday by announcing a preliminary anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports of more than 75 per cent.

Economics

5 d. ago Alberta appeals court’s injunction against new transgender health

The Alberta government argues that the judge erred in barring the implementation of its new rules for transgender care for minors

Science

6 d. ago Bell: Notorious Calgary drug consumption site set to close, bet on it

'There is a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to helping people in Calgary's Beltline,' says the Alberta government's Rick Wilson, on the expected closing of the Calgary drug consumption site

Other

6 d. ago Bell: Smith government expected to close notorious Calgary drug consumption site

'There is a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to helping people in Calgary's Beltline,' says the Alberta government's Rick Wilson, on the expected closing of the Calgary drug consumption site

Politics

7 d. ago Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is creating fines and rules meant to curb predatory tow truck drivers. Starting Friday, there will be 200-metre exclusion zones around accident scenes for tow truck operators, who must stay back unless police or drivers involved say otherwise or face a $1,000 fine. At a Wednesday news conference, Transportation Minister Devin […]

Events

8 d. ago Letters, Aug. 5, 2025: Equalization ‘isn’t a fair system, especially in the last decade’

Separatists have a point I’m still on the fence on whether Alberta should separate or stay in Canada. Alberta pays $15-$20 billion to the federal government yearly and receives zero in equalization payments. Quebec receives $13 billion in equalization payments. Quebec spends its yearly windfall on things like $10-a-day daycare and other luxuries that other […]

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Alberta once welcomed immigrants now under microscope by government's panel

It’s been several weeks since Stampede ended, and Calgary’s Ismaili community held its annual Stampede breakfast. As always, the event attracts several thousand attendees and stands as a microcosm of what defines Calgary today, and who has helped to shape it. There is no mistaking the immigrant impact on this city and province. In attendance […]

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta rainy day Heritage Fund hits $30B after injection of $2.8B from surplus

Premier Danielle Smith's government wants the Heritage Fund to hit $250 billion by 2050 so future Alberta governments can spend investment returns without draining the fund.

Economics

3 w. ago Danielle Smith slams report saying Alberta hindered efforts to fight Jasper wildfire

The report 'clearly overlooks the substantial, coordinated efforts undertaken by the Alberta government during the Jasper wildfire,' Danielle Smith said on Friday.

Events

3 w. ago Smith demands apology, slams report saying Alberta hindered Jasper wildfire fight efforts

The report 'clearly overlooks the substantial, coordinated efforts undertaken by the Alberta government during the Jasper wildfire,' Danielle Smith said on Friday.

Events

3 w. ago Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire: Report

While the report says it wasn't meant to assign blame, it notes that town and Parks Canada worked well together, but things became challenging when the province got involved.

Events

3 w. ago Braid: Ban on sex in school library books even outlaws romance and hand

The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library book kept getting more restrictive, until it even banned romance

Society

3 w. ago Braid: Ban on sex in school library books gets more explicit that the offending material

The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library books kept getting more restrictive, until it almost banned romance

Society

3 w. ago Braid: Ban on sex in school library books gets more explicit than the offending material

The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library books kept getting more restrictive, until it almost banned romance

Society