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Calgary Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent comments to right-wing U.S. media outlet Breitbart quickly drew reaction from party leaders seeking to position themselves as the best option to manage a contentious relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith mused about possibility of putting tariffs ‘on pause’ to benefit Conservatives JoelContinue Reading

Sam Van Uden, 21, runs the seeder on a prairie farm in southern Alberta. It’s good hours, but the paycheque doesn’t stretch the way it did for young adults who used to start this way. That’s what he wants this federal election campaign to focus on, and he’s not alone.  “Talking toContinue Reading

Calgary Calgary-based WestJet is considering the use TFWs to fly its planes but the union representing pilots at the airline says it wasn’t consulted by either the WestJet or the federal government about the move. Union says company should address issues without looking outside Canadian labour market Paula Duhatschek ·Continue Reading

Calgary In an 11-page court document filed Thursday, the former CEO of Alberta Health Services alleges the province’s health minister and AHS have crafted a narrative about her that is “completely unfounded, entirely fictitious, malicious” and replete with “bad faith allegations.” Health minister, AHS have alleged Athana Mentzelopoulos was firedContinue Reading

Calgary As measles cases rise in Alberta, many adults may be wondering whether they’re protected against the highly contagious — and potentially dangerous — virus. 14 cases confirmed among Alberta residents, including one adult Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2025 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Calgary Calgary police are looking into what they believe are two separate arsons linked to Tesla vehicles in the city this week. Vandalism against the EV manufacturer have multiplied since owner Elon Musk was appointed to oversee DOGECBC News · Posted: Mar 20, 2025 9:11 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Calgary The Alberta government has issued a letter of apology to a former assistant chief medical examiner, with the province saying no miscarriages of justice resulted from his work and he was “treated unfairly.” Dr. Evan Matshes was assistant chief medical examiner in Calgary in 2010 and 2011CBC News ·Continue Reading

The provincial government has for years kept a hand in the contracting-out of private surgeries through Alberta Health Services, despite repeated comments by the premier and health minister that any potential issues with procurement are AHS’s own responsibility. Multiple documents obtained by CBC News show direct interventions by Alberta’s healthContinue Reading

Calgary As concerns about measles grow, and case counts tick up, health-care workers are preparing for a surge and pleading with Albertans to ensure they’re fully vaccinated. 13 measles cases now confirmed across three zones Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18, 2025 10:25 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading