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Province working on protecting agriculture from U.S. tariffs says Alberta's agriculture minister

Province working on protecting agriculture from U.S. tariffs says Alberta's agriculture minister

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson tells industry that tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump are being taken seriously.
Three bison killed in Indigenous ceremonial hunt in Banff National Park

Three bison killed in Indigenous ceremonial hunt in Banff National Park

Three bison were killed during the pilot Indigenous ceremonial hunt in Banff National Park.
Alberta high school teacher arrested for sexual offences against student

Alberta high school teacher arrested for sexual offences against student

Cochrane RCMP has recently arrested 49-year-old Calgary resident Timothy Bailey for sexual offences against a student.
Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada's political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S.
Alberta’s calling — but is AI listening?

Alberta’s calling — but is AI listening?

The consensus of three popular AI programs is that, yes, there’s plenty of Alberta potential to attract big bucks bent on satisfying the energy-thirsty brainiacs of our times.
CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts

CAF updates entry medical standards to aid recruitment efforts

The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with certain medical conditions such as allergies and ADHD, as it works to improve its numbers and grow the size of Canada's military.
Caribou breeding program expected to start soon in Jasper National Park

Caribou breeding program expected to start soon in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada will prioritize recovering the Tonquin herd until it reaches 200 animals before turning its attention to the other two herds. The goal will be to reach 300 to 400 caribou among these three populations.
Central Alberta MLA attends Donald Trump's inauguration

Central Alberta MLA attends Donald Trump's inauguration

Provincial minister of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, attended Jan. 20 swearing-in of 47th U.S. president as a private citizen.
Jasper says Alberta government’s housing plan not adequate

Jasper says Alberta government’s housing plan not adequate

The Government of Alberta has been insisting on permanent, single-detached units, but the Municipality of Jasper says high-density solutions are the way to go and has highlighted several issues with the province’s plan.
PHOTOS: River otters fish at ice-covered Banff lake

PHOTOS: River otters fish at ice-covered Banff lake

Winter wildlife fishes at Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park
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