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Palliser affordable housing project heads to public hearing

Palliser affordable housing project heads to public hearing

“I look forward for this going to a public hearing and I’m very happy this process is moving forward because I know it’s time constrained. We very much want to achieve development of this lot in accordance with the principles of which it was to provided to us.”
West Fraser braces for tariffs effects this fall

West Fraser braces for tariffs effects this fall

Since the second inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January, many of the world’s once stable and long-standing economic relationships have been put on shaky footing due in large part to the Trump administrations tariff policies.
Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit

Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit

BANFF — High-ranking officials from the world's top economies are in Banff, Alta., this week for a three-day summit that will cover topics including the global economy, the war in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.
RCMP investigate after electric substation shot at, causing oil leak and power outage

RCMP investigate after electric substation shot at, causing oil leak and power outage

LLOYDMINSTER — An investigation is underway after an electricity substation near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary was shot at Monday, spilling oil and leaving thousands in the dark.
Farmer face crop choices amid tariff concerns

Farmer face crop choices amid tariff concerns

"Farmers go to work every day and don't have a clue about what the pay check is going to be looking like"
St. Albert realtors say tariff impact on home sales not being felt locally

St. Albert realtors say tariff impact on home sales not being felt locally

Home sales fell nationally by 9.3 per cent in March 2025 due to tariffs, but St. Albert real estate agents say they aren't seeing the same effects at the local level.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.
Hudson's Bay creditor protection extended until July 31

Hudson's Bay creditor protection extended until July 31

TORONTO — An Ontario court has extended Hudson’s Bay’s reprieve from the hundreds of businesses it owes money until the end of July.
Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

Canada's ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ottawa's top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump's ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports.
Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source

Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will stay in cabinet on Tuesday when Prime Minister Mark Carney makes some hefty adjustments to his team, a Liberal source has confirmed to The Canadian Press