The Montreal Canadiens continue their winning ways after the Four Nations break, defeating the San Jose Sharks in overtime at the Bell Centre.

Events

'It's easy for politicians these days to toss out easy and shocking things to say... I'm not one of those Canadian politicians,' Trudeau said

Politics

Two-term MLA Martin Long has been appointed to the infrastructure cabinet post after the previous minister, Peter Guthrie, resigned earlier this week.

Politics

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

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The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

Economics

Avalanche Canada says the warning is in effect for the B.C.-Alberta mountains until at least Monday

Sport

Premier Danielle Smith has named her pick to succeed Peter Guthrie as infrastructure minister after his surprise resignation from cabinet on Feb. 25. Martin Long, who represents the riding of West Yellowhead, was sworn in Thursday afternoon. He previously served as parliamentary secretary for small business and tourism, and most recently as parliamentary secretary for […]

Politics

Striking education support workers marched through the streets of Edmonton and protested outside the legislature at the same time the Alberta budget was being tabled inside.

Society

Population growth is expected to ease from 4.4 per cent in 2024 to closer to 2.5 per cent annually, as of July. “That has made it difficult for many Albertans and families to find family doctors," Horner said

Economics

'We're going to need to have hard conversations, as Albertans, about what we expect government to fund, the services that we want to see,' said Finance Minister Nate Horner

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The Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

Economics

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. announced it’s investing in a proposed Edmonton-area natural gas power plant that could supply a massive data centre complex, as it reported a dip in quarterly earnings and a boost in pipeline volumes. It said Thursday it has entered into agreements for a 50 per cent stake in the Greenlight […]

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Alberta’s finances, tied to the rollercoaster ride that is oil prices, are once again plunging: the 2025 budget predicts a $5.2-billion deficit with no immediate relief in sight.

Economics

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Prospera Energy remains committed to providing stakeholders with transparent, timely, and data-driven updates on operational performance and field developments. This monthly report delivers key insights into the company’s production trends, optimization initiatives, and strategic advancements. […]

Economics

A dangerously unstable snowpack continues to pose a serious risk of human-triggered avalanches

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Almost exactly one year ago today, when UCP Finance Minister Nate Horner brought down his previous budget, I wrote that Budget 2024 was “not bad, but not great either.” Looking at Horner’s 2025 budget, I could probably just cut-and-paste last year’s column into this space and take the rest of the day off. Last year’s […]

Events

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

Economics

The UCP assault on Alberta Health Services has become a land grab. And maybe a hospital fire sale by a cash-strapped government. Flagged in the new budget is a move to transfer ownership of all hospitals, and the land they stand on, to the Alberta Infrastructure department. You may not have been aware (I certainly […]

Economics

Tariffs would have 'uneven' impacts on the agriculture sector, according to Alberta government documents, with the potential for them to hit both cattle producers and crop farmers

Economics

Tariffs would have 'uneven' impacts on the agriculture sector, according to Alberta government documents, with the potential for them to hit both cattle producers and crop farmers

Economics