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Chinese tariffs will hit canola farmers hard, says Red Deer-Mountain View MP

Chinese tariffs will hit canola farmers hard, says Red Deer-Mountain View MP

Earl Dreeshen says by fall, Chinese tariffs on canola could drop that commodity's price to $9 a bushel, which would be "below the cost of production"
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St. Albert - Edmonton MP pushes to limit parole hearings for convicted murderers

St. Albert - Edmonton MP pushes to limit parole hearings for convicted murderers

Bill S-281 would change how often offenders convicted of first- or second-degree murder could apply for parole
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Banff-Kananaskis MLA, Alberta Parks minister exchange shots over cougar hunting, management

Banff-Kananaskis MLA, Alberta Parks minister exchange shots over cougar hunting, management

“The cougar kittens have settled in well and are thriving under the exceptional care they’re receiving from our animal care and veterinary team,” according to the Calgary Zoo.
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Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — More financial support is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting today for the first time since he was sworn into office last week.
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$1 million lottery ticket could be somewhere in Alberta

$1 million lottery ticket could be somewhere in Alberta

The ticket, for the March 19 Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Guaranteed Prize, was purchased somewhere outside of Calgary or Edmonton, WCLC said.
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AHS funding cuts puts work of another Alberta community group in jeopardy

AHS funding cuts puts work of another Alberta community group in jeopardy

Barrhead CARES Coalition receives bad news of funding cut through an e-mail
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Métis Winter Festival celebrates Indigenous culture in Airdrie

Métis Winter Festival celebrates Indigenous culture in Airdrie

Bannock making, jigging, fiddling, and skating all part of inaugural Saturday, March 22, event at Nose Creek Regional Park.
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UFA members to get back $32.5 million in April

UFA members to get back $32.5 million in April

Agricultural co-operative announces March 19 what dividends members can expect next month on 2024 purchases
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St. Albert council votes to rename Grandin neighbourhood The Gardens

St. Albert council votes to rename Grandin neighbourhood The Gardens

The Naming Committee recommended council remove the Grandin name from municipal assets due to his role establishing residential schools
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