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Female cougar killed by hunters in Canmore 'demoralizing and discouraging'

Female cougar killed by hunters in Canmore 'demoralizing and discouraging'

“She is a huge loss to the ecosystem.”
Alberta MLA says federal child care funding unsustainable

Alberta MLA says federal child care funding unsustainable

Child care funding in Alberta is unsustainable without more money and flexibility from the federal government, according to Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Trade Matt Jones.
Hinton opts not to enter regional policing committee

Hinton opts not to enter regional policing committee

"We are doing a good job, we have good rapport between the town, our community and our police service, and I would like to see that maintained in our community."
Trade war could cost 33,000 Albertans their jobs: ATB

Trade war could cost 33,000 Albertans their jobs: ATB

Hold off on major purchases, says Alberta economist in midst of U.S. tariffs and trade war.
Interim housing roadway may be named 'Fireweed Avenue'

Interim housing roadway may be named 'Fireweed Avenue'

"The name symbolizes the community’s resilience and recovery, making it a meaningful and fitting choice for this roadway."
Changes to building, landscaping regulations coming to reduce fire risk in Banff

Changes to building, landscaping regulations coming to reduce fire risk in Banff

“We learned a lot from recent fire events that combustible species located adjacent to buildings were a primary source of ignition in a lot of cases.”
Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts

Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says an unnamed third party has been called in for an investigation into reports of high-level government interference and questionable deal-making in medical contracts and product buys.
Tax relief coming for Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire

Tax relief coming for Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire

The Province has forgiven $1,114,555 in 2024 education property taxes for evacuated, damaged and destroyed properties. It is also providing $1,908,000, reflecting a 90:10 contribution split between the Province and the municipality, in relief for municipal property taxes.
Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Documents obtained through an access-to-information request show the cabinet committee met throughout fall 2024. Emails also identify a handful of UCP backbenchers participating in the review panel.
Alberta's Smith to join premiers in Washington amid U.S. tariff threats

Alberta's Smith to join premiers in Washington amid U.S. tariff threats

Smith confirmed the trip in a Monday news release, saying she will embrace a "Team Canada approach" to convince Americans the levies would harm workers and businesses on both sides of the border.
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