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Alberta Budget predicts Trump will soften on tariffs

The economic outlook incorporated in the budget assumes tariffs on goods will be 15 per cent in the year ahead rather than the 25 per cent tariff threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 27, 2025 3:40 PM Read more >

Conditions considered ‘recipe for dangerous avalanches’, prompting special warning for Banff, Kananaskis and beyond

Good travel habits and selecting conservative terrain will be critical because getting caught in one of these avalanches could be deadly."

Feb 27, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Suzuki: The widening gulf between big oil, politicians and humanity

"Call it what you like (we’ll stick with Gulf of Mexico) but look at what we’re doing to the Gulf. It’s what we’re doing all over the only planet we have."

Feb 27, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.

Feb 27, 2025 7:19 AM Read more >

'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

A new bill aimed at cutting red tape would alter the requirement that Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate investigate deaths of all youth who received government intervention services.

Feb 26, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

ATA raises concerns ahead of provincial budget

As Alberta prepares to unveil its new budget on Feb. 27, ATA says Albertans must remember the number $11.35 billion for education sector.

Feb 26, 2025 1:07 PM Read more >

Métis community concerns over Coal Valley Mine south of Edson dismissed by AER

Alberta Energy Regulator deems public hearing unnecessary for 68-hectare Coal Valley Mine expansion

Feb 26, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Word from the Library: What Jasperites read in 2024

Feb 25, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption

Alberta's United Conservative government house leader says lawmakers won't be sidetracked by allegations officials pushed the province's front-line health agency to sign off on overpriced private medical contracts.

Feb 25, 2025 7:01 AM Read more >

Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to spend $180 million to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres.

Feb 24, 2025 2:10 PM Read more >