2 h. ago For Mi’kmaq fishers working within Ottawa’s baby eel rules, it’s a ‘peaceful’ season

GOLD RIVER — Some Mi’kmaq harvesters say working within Ottawa’s quotas for the contentious baby eel fishery is helping calm the tense atmosphere in their river workplaces. In the shallows of the Gold River last Friday night, as the tiny, translucent eels known as elvers emerged from the mud, Jay Pennell — a member of […]

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3 h. ago Tariffs, oil prices and other uncertainties weighing down Mideast economies, IMF says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. The IMF’s regional outlook report for the MENA region said Brent […]

Economics

3 h. ago IMF Cuts Growth Outlook for Gulf Oil Producers After Price Slump

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth forecasts for oil exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia and Iraq, citing escalating global trade tensions and lower energy prices.

Economics

9 h. ago Trade War Leads Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the US administration’s tariff and trade policy.

Economics

10 h. ago Alberta premier’s efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party: Nenshi

Alberta New Democrats have long said Smith’s U.S. speaking appearances should be considered an in-kind donation to Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election campaign.

Events

11 h. ago Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

EDMONTON — The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he’s been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transparency. Peter Guthrie says transparency has been missing from the United Conservative government as it continues to navigate a health-care contract scandal. […]

Politics

11 h. ago La Ville de Montréal crée un panneau orange personnalisé à cette fameuse microbrasserie dissimulée par des chantiers de construction qui perdurent

Pour indiquer qu’un bar est ouvert même s’il est enclavé par deux chantiers qui le cachent, la Ville a fait concevoir deux panneaux orange à son nom.

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11 h. ago Zambia Extends Emergency Power Tariffs as Low Dam Levels Persist

Zambia’s electricity supply woes are far from over, with the energy regulator again extending emergency power tariffs as its drought-sapped hydropower dams take time to replenish.

Economics

11 h. ago APEGA Holds 2025 Annual General Meeting, Installs New President and Council

For Immediate Release Edmonton, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) held its annual general meeting (AGM), with more than 700 participants attending virtually. APEGA leadership and council delivered updates on the year in review, including addresses from the outgoing and […]

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11 h. ago Arsonist who torched home testifies against man accused of orchestrating fires for Edmonton landlord

Willier is in the middle of a trial on 16 counts related to multiple arsons to homes around Alberta Avenue between 2020 and 2022.

Events

12 h. ago Former Alberta minister Peter Guthrie tables cabinet notes, calls for transparency

Peter Guthrie, a former cabinet minister removed from the UCP caucus, says transparency has been missing from the government as it continues to navigate a health contract scandal.

Politics

12 h. ago Braid: Former UCP premier Jason Kenney refutes separatists, says Carney has chance to right wrongs

'When it comes to separation, I think the so-called separatist movement in Alberta has never been a serious enterprise ... It's always been a fringe movement that I think is counterproductive,' said Kenney

Transport

12 h. ago Alberta remained a Conservative stronghold in the federal election, what happened to the Liberals and NDP?

"I think that's why we see time and time again, Conservative voters really coalescing and voting conservative federally, because they feel that that is the only party that will get those policies done rightfully or wrongfully"

Politics

12 h. ago With uncertainty over trade and tariffs, CPKC lowers financial forecast despite Q1 profit increase

Shifting tariffs and a risk of recession prompt more moderate earnings expectations

Economics

12 h. ago CPKC lowers financial forecast amid ‘trade storm,’ but stresses new trade flows

Shifting tariffs and a risk of recession prompt more moderate earnings expectations

Economics

13 h. ago Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for May 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for May 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified […]

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13 h. ago Police watchdog investigating man’s death at James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the death of a man on the James Smith Cree First Nation after RCMP attempted to arrest him.

Events

13 h. ago National Music Centre to Launch New Exhibition Honouring Canadian Hitmakers Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, and Loreena McKennitt on May 7

2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees celebrated through new exhibition at Studio Bell CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Music Centre (NMC), in partnership with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), will unveil a new exhibition at Studio Bell on May 7, celebrating the latest Canadian Music Hall […]

Society

13 h. ago Progress being made to again provide loans for Picture Butte Cooperative members

The court-appointed restructuring officer for Alberta’s largest cattle feeder association says progress continues to be made towards restoring the ability of the Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative (PBFC) to again make loans to its members. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson issued an order Jan. 27 preventing the PBFC from making any new loans under […]

Economics

13 h. ago Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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