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Canadian economy slowed by more than expected in Q4, contracted in December

Canadian economy slowed by more than expected in Q4, contracted in December

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy ended 2022 with a deeper slowdown than anticipated amid higher interest rates but appears to have gained momentum at the start of the new year.
Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative Party government has moved on a proposal to split wildlife management responsibilities in the province, creating a new department of hunting and fishing in the Forestry, Parks and Tourism Ministry.
WestJet customers offered 7.5-hour bus ride to destination after flight cancelled

WestJet customers offered 7.5-hour bus ride to destination after flight cancelled

WestJet customers were rebooked on a seven-and-a-half-hour bus trip from Calgary to Regina after their afternoon flight was cancelled Sunday.
Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the new health funding deal with the federal government will dovetail with provincial reforms to the system.
Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

EDMONTON — Oilpatch support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's agenda ballooned after she won her party's leadership and put the so-called RStar program — a plan to give tax breaks to energy companies for fulfilling cleanup work they are already ob
Alberta set to deliver final budget before expected provincial election in May

Alberta set to deliver final budget before expected provincial election in May

EDMONTON — It’s budget day in Alberta — the last before an expected provincial election in May. Finance Minister Travis Toews is to unfurl the spending document as the legislature begins its spring sitting.
Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the new health funding deal with the federal government will dovetail with provincial reforms to the system.
Cochrane crooner Sharon Marie White will 'bring the wine' with new single

Cochrane crooner Sharon Marie White will 'bring the wine' with new single

White, 58, said the inspiration for the song came from what she’s seen happen repeatedly in real life.
Canmore resident charged after gunfire exchanged with police

Canmore resident charged after gunfire exchanged with police

Austin Desylva, a 27-year-old Canmore resident, is facing multiple charges after he "exchanged fire" with an RCMP officer Friday night (Feb. 24), police said.
US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine

US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine on Friday, marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones into the fight.
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