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Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would bring in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, production and distribution of over 40 mg of fentanyl.
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving prison sentences for crimes they didn’t commit.
Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta

Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta

EDMONTON — Take Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile party-vote ouster of former premier Jason Kenney, has been fined more than $100,000 by Elections Alberta.
Evolution of artificial insemination in cattle industry

Evolution of artificial insemination in cattle industry

The process of AI has been around for decades, continuing to grow in popularity worldwide. Alberta's cattle industry continues to stay ahead of that curve.
Alberta woman fined $15,000 for illegally importing African wild cats

Alberta woman fined $15,000 for illegally importing African wild cats

A $15,000 fine was issued after two servals were imported into Alberta illegally with the intention of breeding them.
Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.
Video: Vancouver sea otter pups experience snow for the first time, destroy snowman

Video: Vancouver sea otter pups experience snow for the first time, destroy snowman

"It's a tradition to build a snowman for the otters"
Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today.
Alberta beef and cattle prices up last year

Alberta beef and cattle prices up last year

Beef and cattle prices increased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased demand and tighter supplies across North America. 
Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after he spoke with President Donald Trump this afternoon.
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