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Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't want to be "exuberant about dodging the bullet" with U.S.

Apr 4, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in March. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

Apr 4, 2025 7:16 AM Read more >

Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks

CALGARY — Blake Coleman scored twice and rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf made 26 stops to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 NHL victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

Apr 3, 2025 10:19 PM Read more >

Canadian teenager Erin Brooks reaches round of 16 at Surf City El Salvador Pro

LA LIBERTAD — Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks advanced to the round of 16 at the Surf City El Salvador Pro on Thursday.

Apr 3, 2025 8:58 PM Read more >

Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.

Apr 3, 2025 6:15 PM Read more >

Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

EDMONTON — Alberta's attorney general and justice minister has asked for a judicial review after his federal counterpart ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing an Edmonton woman almost four decades ago.

Apr 3, 2025 11:34 AM Read more >

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union has signed a four-year contract with the province after months of bargaining and mediation.

Apr 3, 2025 10:46 AM Read more >

Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Alberta's utilities minister says that, contrary to a new report, the province's electricity grid operator doesn't discriminate against U.S. power generators. The Office of the U.S.

Apr 2, 2025 4:53 PM Read more >

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.

Apr 2, 2025 2:37 PM Read more >

Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe.

Apr 2, 2025 1:02 PM Read more >