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Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 826.76 points or 3.2 per cent at 24,480.42 as markets worried the latest round of U.S. tariffs could sink the global economy into a recession.
Alberta athlete William Gibbs secures bronze medal in Jr. Nationals Freestyle Skiing

Alberta athlete William Gibbs secures bronze medal in Jr. Nationals Freestyle Skiing

William Gibbs competed in the Alberta Championships 2025 in Calgary on Mar. 27-30
CP NewsAlert: No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

CP NewsAlert: No clarity for Canada as Trump lists dozens of countries facing tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump presented a lengthy list of what percentage tariff various countries will face under new measures, but did not specify how Canada will be affected. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
Alberta couple nominated for 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

Alberta couple nominated for 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards will take place from May 30 to June 1 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

According to these groups, the draft plan allows Weyerhaeuser to clearcut the remaining critical winter habitat and eliminate the ability of these caribou to annually migrate to the foothill’s forests.
Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

“Harvesting by Indigenous Peoples is already successfully implemented in many protected heritage places across the country, including approximately half of the national parks."
Murder trial for 2019 death of Alberta woman still ongoing

Murder trial for 2019 death of Alberta woman still ongoing

Judge rules testimony from accused's doctors, victim’s family and friends admissable
From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

The levy had previously been set at $80 per tonne, an amount that has increased yearly since the charge was first imposed in 2019.
Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Paramedics treated teen on Sunday while waiting for arrival of STARS air ambulance
City of Cold Lake discusses licensing agreements for environmental reserve lands

City of Cold Lake discusses licensing agreements for environmental reserve lands

The City of Cold Lake is moving forward with efforts to regulate the use of its Environmental Reserve (ER) lands, with administration seeking feedback from the Corporate Priorities Committee during its March 18 meeting on the proposed implementation of license agreements. 
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