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Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

"Although expected to recover naturally, there was actual impact to a water body with short-term impacts on localized areas in the aquatic environment."
U.S. benefits from Canadian trade at least as much as Canada: report

U.S. benefits from Canadian trade at least as much as Canada: report

The U.S. benefits just as much as Canada does from the current bilateral trade relationship, argues a new report by economist Jim Stanford.
Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 billion.
Alberta and Saskatchewan men face firearms charges following illegal U.S. border entry

Alberta and Saskatchewan men face firearms charges following illegal U.S. border entry

Around 9 p.m., Jan. 6, the RCMP’s Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), part of RCMP Federal Policing, Northwest Region, was notified by the United States Border Patrol (USBP) that a person illegally crossed into Saskatchewan from Montana, United States, in a remote area south of Val Marie.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.
As impending tariffs loom, provinces are ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington

As impending tariffs loom, provinces are ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington

Alberta only recently started lobbying in Washington, in October 2024 —its first registration in over a decade. A registration statement shows the cost of lobbying will amount to $50,000 per month.
Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada uses prescribed fires, mechanical logging and tree thinning as well as the creation of community fireguards to help reduce the impacts of wildfire and climate change says spokesperson.
Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.
Third attempt to cap 95-year-old well south of Calgary starts this month

Third attempt to cap 95-year-old well south of Calgary starts this month

The well is leaking methane and releases the amount of gas a barbecue would use in one hour on the highest setting, the Orphan Well Association said. 
Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.
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