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Alberta RCMP say suspects hit cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores, convenience stores and other businesses in rural Alberta.

The chief executive of Atco says the prospect of Alberta independence is raising too many questions for companies to feel confident making big investment decisions.

Before the Government of Alberta could hold a referendum on separation, they need to receive “free, prior, and informed consent” from all First Nations within the boundaries of the province.

February’s budget put nearly $20 million toward supporting the strategy, and the government says it spends more than $188 million toward related programming per year.

An ominous orange hue, an unexpected car crash, and a safe return defining moments of three-day wildfire evacuation

Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said members have voted 90 per cent in favour of hitting the picket lines.

"Sit down for this one Alberta...Meet Canada's new Environment Minister"

Since being elected in 2012, Ric McIver served as municipal affairs minister under two premiers, while also doing stints as transportation minister, infrastructure minister and jobs minister.

The government says 30 of the new cases are in Alberta's south zone, which has seen more than half of all cases.

These sporting events include seven national and four international competitions that have been made possible to be hosted in Alberta thanks to a $1.2 million commitment from the government in the Major Sport Event grant program.