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Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S. comes from Canada, up from 33% in 2013.
Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Marritt was closed for just over 12 hours.
Family relieved killer of Alberta couple denied day parole

Family relieved killer of Alberta couple denied day parole

Travis Vader was convicted in the 2010 deaths of St. Albert seniors Marie and Lyle McCann
Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party has won the provincial byelection in Lethbridge-West, holding onto a riding it has held since 2015.
Canada transitioning to new era of competitive ice climbing

Canada transitioning to new era of competitive ice climbing

Canada's still a nation trying to find itself on the world stage of competitive ice climbing and drytooling.
Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

RDCRS found Monique LaGrange violated sanctions imposed for a social media post featuring children holding a Nazi flag above an image of other children holding a Pride flag with the words "Brainwashing is brainwashing"
Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

In a post on Truth Social, Trump says many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state.
Alberta business turns waste to watts

Alberta business turns waste to watts

The BET machine is essentially a big, hot, tube-shaped, rotating oven. Waste goes in one end (typically wood, but it also works with municipal waste, sewage, and railroad ties) and enters the tube, which acts as an oxygen-free hearth.
Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

"We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time."
Province says it will expand glucose monitor access for diabetics

Province says it will expand glucose monitor access for diabetics

Approximately 23,500 Albertans aged 18 years and older will now be eligible for continuous glucose monitor coverage, said the Province.
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