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Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

"The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that climate impacts now cost Canada’s economy $25 billion per year, about half of Canada’s projected GDP growth."
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Provincial Republican party emerges in Alberta

Provincial Republican party emerges in Alberta

The Buffalo Party of Alberta has changed its name to the Republican Party of Alberta.
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'Buy Alberta' campaign to be led by Ag Minister Sigurdson

'Buy Alberta' campaign to be led by Ag Minister Sigurdson

The campaign, led by Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.
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Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

"It's critical that we in this time support the recommendations that come from that department to ensure that they're well positioned to continue to provide protection to our community."
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Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

She says Alberta won't play what she calls its "trump card" by reducing or levying oil and gas exports heading south.
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Banff hotel room rates increasing since COVID-19 pandemic

Banff hotel room rates increasing since COVID-19 pandemic

Statistics released on Banff hotel occupancy, rooms reporting, average daily rates and annual room revenue.
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Alberta transferring ownership of health care properties April 1

Alberta transferring ownership of health care properties April 1

Ownership of hundreds of hospitals, care centres, and other assets will be transferred from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to Alberta Infrastructure.
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Alberta 'well prepared' for 2025 wildfire season: minister

Alberta 'well prepared' for 2025 wildfire season: minister

"Our government has been hard at work since the end of the 2024 wildfire season to make sure we are prepared for what's ahead."
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Premier Danielle Smith is to speak on Alberta's response to U.S. tariffs

Premier Danielle Smith is to speak on Alberta's response to U.S. tariffs

Smith has been tight-lipped for weeks about what measures her government might take, although she has repeatedly said counter-tariffs on the province's energy are off the table.
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Last chance to see snowy owls in Alberta this season

Last chance to see snowy owls in Alberta this season

The migratory birds are likely already on their way out of the province and won't be back until late fall, says a prominent snowy owl expert.
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