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Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

CALGARY — An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.
Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder

Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder

Outdoor lensman braves the elements to follow his passion.
United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor

United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor

EDMONTON — An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government's announcement on parks its first major policy defeat.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory — A stream of marching bands joyously paraded through Bethlehem on Thursday, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened Christmas Eve celebrations in the traditi
Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other

The Canadian Press asked some of the people we interviewed in recent weeks for their thoughts on what the past year has taught them.
Canada and U.K. make stopgap deal to avert tariffs after Brexit

Canada and U.K. make stopgap deal to avert tariffs after Brexit

Canada and Britain conduct about $29 billion in trade each year, according to the federal government, with the U.K. ranks as Canada's third-biggest export market.
New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand

New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand

“As soon as I left the Canadian Forces, my release date, the doors shut behind you,” Jardine told The Canadian Press in an interview on Tuesday.
'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine

Advocates say inmates should have speedy access to the COVID-19 vaccine, given how susceptible prisons and jails have been to outbreaks and how prevalent chronic disease is in that population.
COVID, custody orders and the holidays

COVID, custody orders and the holidays

Legal Aid Alberta provides tips to keep Christmas about the kids
Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle

Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle

Home to five oil refineries, Washington state sees millions of gallons of crude oil move by rail through the state each week, coming from North Dakota and Alberta, Canada, according to the state Department of Ecology.
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