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Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province's nest egg

Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province's nest egg

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to announce today her government's plan to grow the province's rainy day fund.
Two Southern Alberta towns became one and now they are auctioning roadside welcome signs

Two Southern Alberta towns became one and now they are auctioning roadside welcome signs

Online bidding for Turner Valley and Black Diamond welcome signs is open until Feb. 11
Image taken by Alberta photographer featured on cover of Canadian Geographic

Image taken by Alberta photographer featured on cover of Canadian Geographic

A photograph of a lynx taken by Alberta photographer Donna Feledichuk will appear on the front cover of the March/April edition of Canadian Geographic.
Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with punishing tariffs on Saturday is still in play.
Alberta RCMP’s Real-Time Operations Centre is a cutting-edge technology hub

Alberta RCMP’s Real-Time Operations Centre is a cutting-edge technology hub

'An operations centre like this doesn’t exist anywhere else in Canada': Alberta RCMP Inspector Ryan Breitkreuz.
Peavey Mart releases statement Tuesday on Canada-wide closures

Peavey Mart releases statement Tuesday on Canada-wide closures

The closures and liquidation efforts will commence immediately, according to Peavey Mart.
Canada issues travel warnings for 5 Caribbean destinations and Mexico

Canada issues travel warnings for 5 Caribbean destinations and Mexico

Tourists should be aware of "certain safety and security concerns" in these destinations.
Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

historic proposal that would see three major tobacco companies pay out billions to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada is set to face its final test over the coming weeks.
Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park ‘may not last the decade’

Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park ‘may not last the decade’

John Pomeroy, one of the world’s leading snow and ice hydrologists, said there has been about 450 metres of glacier toe retreat since 2019.
Peavey Mart likely closing in Airdrie

Peavey Mart likely closing in Airdrie

Local residents are disheartened to see Peavey Mart in the City of Airdrie close. 
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