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Alberta tourism outpaces national average, sees 12 per cent growth in 2024

Alberta tourism outpaces national average, sees 12 per cent growth in 2024

Alberta's tourism industry is experiencing a surge and outpacing the national average. New data reveals a substantial increase in visitor spending and overall growth, highlighting the province's rising appeal as a top destination.
'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

The G7 summit in Calgary concluded with law enforcement declaring security a success, despite a minor airspace violation and small protests. Leaders from major world powers convened under heavy security, with designated protest zones seeing minimal activity.
Alberta lawyer resigns licence, admits to improper relationship with complainant

Alberta lawyer resigns licence, admits to improper relationship with complainant

A former Alberta Crown prosecutor has given up his law licence after he admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a complainant in a criminal case he was prosecuting.
Alberta government PR branch moved under premier’s office

Alberta government PR branch moved under premier’s office

The Alberta government has quietly transferred responsibility for its Communications and Public Engagement department to Premier Danielle Smith's office, significantly expanding the executive council's reach and budget.
Education Q&A discusses new "age appropriate" book guidelines

Education Q&A discusses new "age appropriate" book guidelines

New guidelines proposed for Alberta school libraries are drawing attention, as Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides addressed a range of concerns, from the role of school boards to partnerships with municipal libraries.
Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

Statistics Canada noted that immigration accounted for all of the population growth in the quarter as there were 5,628 more deaths than births in Canada.
Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route back to Ottawa after concluding the G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta. The summit saw global leaders convene to address pressing international concerns.
The latest: Day two of G7 meeting in Kananaskis focuses on foreign policy

The latest: Day two of G7 meeting in Kananaskis focuses on foreign policy

The G7 summit entered its second day with a noticeable absence as U.S. President Donald Trump departed early, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer discussions towards critical foreign policy issues.
Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection

Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection

An Alberta riding is about to become the centre of political attention. Damien Kurek has resigned as the MP for Battle River—Crowfoot. This opens the door for a by-election where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can seek to regain a seat in Parliament.
Young artists bring life to book launched in southern Alberta

Young artists bring life to book launched in southern Alberta

Ten children in southern Alberta illustrate Book Bus Magic as part of the Seeding Readers initiative in the Calgary area.
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