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Alberta wildfire conditions in 'substantially' better shape than last year: minister

Alberta wildfire conditions in 'substantially' better shape than last year: minister

Muted wildfire activity is giving Alberta's government optimism after last year's grim start to the season, but experts say dry conditions could easily flip that narrative.
'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate

'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate

EDMONTON — Alberta’s child and youth advocate is questioning a proposed change from Premier Danielle Smith’s government that would limit investigations into deaths of young adults.
Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lashed out Tuesday as hefty, sweeping U.S. tariffs kicked in on Canadian goods, but she reiterated she won't retaliate by hiking levies on oil and gas heading south of the border. "This (U.S.

'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

CALGARY — The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with a 10 per cent levy on energy imports.
Analyst calls on Canada's military to fix white supremacy problem before it starts

Analyst calls on Canada's military to fix white supremacy problem before it starts

EDMONTON — An Alberta-based analyst asked by the military to study white supremacy in its ranks says if it doesn’t want the problem to take root, it should take action against a culture that gives it room to grow.
Energy, trade investments 'imperative' in rocky times: Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO

Energy, trade investments 'imperative' in rocky times: Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO

The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States.
Young Guns: Brier rookies Mooibroek and Purcell open with victories

Young Guns: Brier rookies Mooibroek and Purcell open with victories

KELOWNA, B.C. — When Ontario's Sam Mooibroek was warming up ahead of his Montana's Brier debut on Saturday, Canadian curling heavyweights could be spotted at every turn.
Defending champion Brad Gushue opens with victory at Montana's Brier

Defending champion Brad Gushue opens with victory at Montana's Brier

KELOWNA, B.C. — Records aren't on Brad Gushue's mind at the Montana's Brier. Another title for the reigning Canadian men's curling champion would make him the first skip to win four straight Brier crowns.
Gretzky super fan, memorabilia market undeterred by outrage over Trump connection

Gretzky super fan, memorabilia market undeterred by outrage over Trump connection

EDMONTON — Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky might be in the penalty box in the minds of many Canadians right now, but one Alberta-based superfan says his admiration for the Great One remains intact.
No charges after baby found dead in Edmonton parking lot: police

No charges after baby found dead in Edmonton parking lot: police

EDMONTON — Police say charges won't be laid after a baby was found dead in an Edmonton parking lot. Officers were called in December to a south side shopping centre where the infant was discovered.
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