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Web: Uncertainty Looms as U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches OTTAWA – With just over a week remaining before the expiration of a U.S.-imposed reprieve from steep tariffs on Canadian goods, uncertainty is mounting over whether Canada’s efforts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands will be enough to avoid economic penalties. In the past month, Ottawa has […]

RCMP Crack Down on Speeding and Traffic Violations on Highway 63 and Highway 28 Blitz REDWATER, Alta. – More than 50 drivers are facing traffic tickets after a major enforcement blitz by Redwater RCMP on Highways 63 and 28 last Friday. The crackdown, conducted in partnership with RCMP Traffic Services, Alberta Sheriffs, and enforcement officers […]

Poor Driving Conditions on Highway 63 Amid Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Poor driving conditions are being reported along Highway 63 as snow, sleet, and freezing rain create hazardous travel south of Fort McMurray. According to 511 Alberta, the highway is partly covered in ice and snow from the junction of […]

CUPE Strikes Escalate as More Alberta School Support Workers Walk Off the Job Labour disputes between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and several Alberta school districts are escalating, with more support workers joining picket lines across the province. Strikes will begin onn Monday at Black Gold School Division and Foothills School Division, adding […]

It’s the time of the year again to gather your receipts and hope for a big refund. The official opening of tax-filing season gets underway with electronic filing service Netfile set to open on Monday.  When you start preparing your return, do the “messy part” first, according to Brian Quinlan, a partner and chartered professional […]

SASKATCHEWAN – A Saskatchewan couple is aiming to transform any space into an entertainment/service hub with their product, the Nomad Pad. The Nomad Pad functions like a portable TV, with the additional capabilities of processing payments, showcasing products and more. Bailey Kimery, founder of the Nomad Pad, and Constantin Katsiris, the brand ambassador, discussed how the […]

RMWB Seeks Public Input on Abasand OHV Pilot Project FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is calling on residents to share their thoughts on the Abasand Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Pilot Project as it nears its one-year mark. The pilot project, which allows OHV users to drive on designated roadways within […]

Western Alberta Hit by 5.2-Magnitude Tremor, No Injuries Reported No damage or injuries have been reported after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Alberta on Thursday morning. The tremor occurred around 8:45 a.m. approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Grande Cache, about 400 kilometres west of Edmonton. The earthquake was felt in several surrounding communities including Edson, […]

One in 10 Alberta Hospital Beds Occupied by Patients Awaiting Alternate Care, Report Finds A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) reveals that one in 10 hospital beds in Alberta are occupied by patients waiting for alternate levels of care, such as home care or continuing care. These patients, often elderly, no longer […]

Canadians Rethink Relationship with U.S. as Trump’s Presidency Shifts Perceptions, Poll Reveals In just one month, U.S. President Donald Trump has Canadians rethinking their relationship with their southern neighbour, once considered one of the our closest friends and largest trading partners. A recent Leger poll, conducted between February 14th and 17th, reveals a seismic shift […]