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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.
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.
$9,000 fine for Grande Cache coal mine leak into Smoky River not stringent enough, NDP critic says

$9,000 fine for Grande Cache coal mine leak into Smoky River not stringent enough, NDP critic says

A coal company near Grande Cache has been fined $9,000 by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for releasing 1.1 million litres of mine wastewater into the Smoky River.
Grande Yellowhead school division workers vote to strike

Grande Yellowhead school division workers vote to strike

The union has not yet provided 72-hour strike notice or indicated when it might do that.
Judge Raymond E. Wyant to lead AHS third party investigation

Judge Raymond E. Wyant to lead AHS third party investigation

The former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, Raymond E. Wyant, will lead the independent third-party AHS investigation.
Op-ed: NDP Federal Candidate Yellowhead Riding

Op-ed: NDP Federal Candidate Yellowhead Riding

"This election is our chance to rewrite the narrative. To prove that caring for one another and managing budgets wisely aren’t opposites—they’re the foundation of good governance."
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promoting budget's income tax cut

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promoting budget's income tax cut

A day after her government released its budget, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hit the road to sell its perks.
Unemployment to rise and stay high, Alberta Budget forecasts

Unemployment to rise and stay high, Alberta Budget forecasts

Alberta’s unemployment rate is expected to hit 7.4 per cent in 2025.
Alberta budget breakdown: Deficit budget with no plan for balance

Alberta budget breakdown: Deficit budget with no plan for balance

Deficit spending projected to continue for three years 
Alberta budget 2025 cuts AISH funding by $49-million

Alberta budget 2025 cuts AISH funding by $49-million

The 2025 Alberta budget projects a total $77 million decrease for the AISH program over the next 3 years.
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