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Alberta premier to spend five days in Washington, D.C., for Trump inauguration

Alberta premier to spend five days in Washington, D.C., for Trump inauguration

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office has released an official itinerary outlining a five-day diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C., including the presidential inauguration on Capitol Hill on Monday.
12-year-old skater Lia Cho breaks own Canadian junior women's record at nationals

12-year-old skater Lia Cho breaks own Canadian junior women's record at nationals

LAVAL, Que. — Lia Cho took a deep breath to calm her nerves before skating out to the biggest crowd of her young life. A flawless performance followed for the 12-year-old figure skating phenom from Calgary.
CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

EDMONTON — The CFL suspended veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for two games Friday for violating its drug policy. Hours before the CFL's announcement, the Edmonton Elks released Purifoy.
Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg

Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg on Friday. Klingberg was a free agent and hasn't played an NHL game since Nov. 11, 2023.
Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil for 2023 spill

Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil for 2023 spill

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — The Alberta Energy Regulator has laid nine charges against Imperial Oil almost two years after an estimated 5.

Why Alberta’s Danielle Smith is rejecting the Team Canada approach to Trump’s tariff threats

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Canada's energy minister says many Republicans don't know Trump's plans for tariffs

Canada's energy minister says many Republicans don't know Trump's plans for tariffs

WASHINGTON — Exactly what president-elect Donald Trump plans to do with his tariff threat remains a mystery to Canadian officials and most Republicans, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Thursday.
Mark Carney launches leadership bid, comes out swinging against Pierre Poilievre

Mark Carney launches leadership bid, comes out swinging against Pierre Poilievre

OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney officially kicked off his bid to replace Justin Trudeau on Thursday by launching barbs at Pierre Poilievre and describing the Conservative leader as a dangerous, sloganeering populist.
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney

OTTAWA — Mark Carney is a known commodity in Liberal circles. Party organizers have tried to convince the former central banker to run under the big red banner for the past decade.
Substitute teachers being used to replace support staff during strike, says union

Substitute teachers being used to replace support staff during strike, says union

EDMONTON — The union representing more than 3,000 school support workers in Edmonton says their public school division is having substitute teachers replace its members in the classroom.