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Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

A vast swath of mountain wilderness near where G7 leaders will be meeting at Kananaskis, west of Calgary, will be shut down as officials ramp up security measures to protect the world leaders attending the event in June.
Canadian shoppers anxious and outraged at Trump tariff threats

Canadian shoppers anxious and outraged at Trump tariff threats

It’s not clear producers will be able to pivot markets and stickhandle disrupted supply chains quickly enough — even if people intend to buy Canadian products — to buffer the hits expected in the U.S. market, says Alberta cattle rancher Laura Laing.
Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.
Researcher finds proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is 2 degrees

Researcher finds proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is 2 degrees

Fields can be seeded as early as Feb. 9 in Alberta with no negative impacts to yield says researcher.
Alberta ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Alberta ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Bill is hard to describe. He is totally dedicated to helping in the Airborne and keeping the legacy of the Airborne Forces in Canada. He is tremendously hard working, well-spoken and does not shy away from challenges or opportunity.” 
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.
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