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'This is our livelihood': Farmers brace for hit from new China canola tariff

'This is our livelihood': Farmers brace for hit from new China canola tariff

China has said the tariff would start Thursday, nearly a year after Beijing launched an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola. The investigation is in response to Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.
More than 14,000 people voted early in Alberta byelection

More than 14,000 people voted early in Alberta byelection

Elections Canada says an estimated 14,452 voters made their way to the advance polls.
Judge's decision on future of Alberta separation question review expected today

Judge's decision on future of Alberta separation question review expected today

The group that submitted the question applied to have the referral quashed, and Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby heard arguments last week.
Minister of National Defence visits Alberta

Minister of National Defence visits Alberta

The Hon. David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited CFB Cold Lake on Aug. 13 as part of a five-base cross-Canada tour.
Local pharmacists express concerns over COVID vaccine access

Local pharmacists express concerns over COVID vaccine access

Province opens pre-orders ahead of fall rollout
Feds, province extend added support to farmers facing low crop yields

Feds, province extend added support to farmers facing low crop yields

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation has adjusted the low yield allowance, enabling farmers to salvage crops for livestock feed in an effort to reduce producers’ feed-related costs in Alberta.
Here's where Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might stand amid carve outs

Here's where Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might stand amid carve outs

RBC estimates the effective tariff rate on Canadian goods is closer to six per cent today.
Canada's 'Costco Queen' shares her shopping tips and tricks for her favourite Alberta location

Canada's 'Costco Queen' shares her shopping tips and tricks for her favourite Alberta location

With half a million followers on social media, Tina Chow knows Costco inside and out, and her favourite store is in Alberta, or Okotoks, to be more precise.
Albertans can start pre-ordering paid COVID-19 shots after June policy shift

Albertans can start pre-ordering paid COVID-19 shots after June policy shift

Those looking to get vaccinated will still need to book an appointment and most will have to pay more than $100 to get it.
Outdoor enthusiasts question Alberta’s proposed annual watercraft pass

Outdoor enthusiasts question Alberta’s proposed annual watercraft pass

The provincial government claims money earned from the passes will be used to keep invasive mussels from Alberta's waterways. The province is currently conducting a survey to seek public input on the pass, open until Aug. 25.
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