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Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Interest in the Canada's critical minerals surged after Trump started musing about annexing Canada, experts say, and grew as the president's global trade war intensified.
Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role of Alberta's interim chief medical officer of health on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a "longer-term appointment."
Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Alberta curiosity rover study finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

The paper, published this week in the journal Science, reveals that three of Curiosity’s drill sites had siderite, an iron carbonate material, within sulfate-rich layers of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater.
Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says since the province's retaliatory measures were first announced in early March, Donald Trump's administration has put a hold on further tariffs.
Alberta reports six more cases of measles, bringing total to 83

Alberta reports six more cases of measles, bringing total to 83

The province says four of the new cases are in central Alberta, and the other two are in the province's south.
Free webinar for those thinking of running for council in Alberta

Free webinar for those thinking of running for council in Alberta

The webinar seeks to help inform prospective municipal candidates across Alberta about the duties and expectations which come along with serving the community in this way. 
Murderer of Banff resident receives life in prison, eligible for parole after 12 years

Murderer of Banff resident receives life in prison, eligible for parole after 12 years

John Arrizza was sentenced by Justice Robert Hall in Calgary Court of King’s Bench Tuesday (April 15) for the 2022 murder of lifelong Banff resident Ethan Enns-Goneau.
Alberta RCMP debuts provincewide non-emergency line

Alberta RCMP debuts provincewide non-emergency line

Starting immediately, Alberta residents will be able to make non-emergency police reports by calling 310-RCMP (7267). 
Alberta students EcoCar team takes first at Shell Eco-marathon

Alberta students EcoCar team takes first at Shell Eco-marathon

University of Alberta student Stella Simpson and the rest of the EcoCar team took first place in the prototype hydrogen fuel cell event at the 2025 Shell Eco-marathon, which took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from April 2-6.
Banff murder victim a 'bright light in the world'

Banff murder victim a 'bright light in the world'

“He was an innocent person lost to a senseless act of violence.”
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