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PHOTOS: River otters fish at ice-covered Banff lake

PHOTOS: River otters fish at ice-covered Banff lake

Winter wildlife fishes at Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park
Canada would be a lot worse off as 51st state, says acclaimed Alberta author

Canada would be a lot worse off as 51st state, says acclaimed Alberta author

“I've always kind of hidden that kind of anti-American feeling that I have, but recently one of my (English speaking) friends just flat out said flat out said: ‘I'd rather be dead than being American.’
Alberta optometrists concerned with coverage cutbacks

Alberta optometrists concerned with coverage cutbacks

The Alberta Association of Optometrists outline that upcoming changes by Alberta Health will greatly impact eye care in the province.
'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

It's not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.
Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

As a new Feb. 1 deadline looms for the U.S. to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
Virtual doctors coming to some understaffed Northern Alberta emergency rooms

Virtual doctors coming to some understaffed Northern Alberta emergency rooms

“It's not ideal, but it's a lot better than what we've been operating with in the meantime,” said Lac La Biche Deputy Mayor Jason Stedman.
Semi catches fire on Northern Alberta highway

Semi catches fire on Northern Alberta highway

Photos show a semi on fire on Highway 44 north of Edmonton on Jan. 18.
What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

Second acts in politics have historically been marred by leaders who are unable, or unwilling, to adjust to unexpected developments in the domestic, economic or global arenas.
Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says a confluence of factors including a weak loonie mean grocery prices will continue to rise faster than overall inflation.
More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don’t have access to a doctor, further highlighting challenges posed by an ongoing physician shortage.
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