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    Texas-bound: Canadian politicians slam U.S. tariffs (politely) during visit to Lone Star state

    Three politicians in suits are shown with microphones.

    Amid an increasingly heated game of tariff-related chicken, Canadian politicians are in Houston telling Americans they're peeved — in the most stereotypically Canadian way possible.

    Alberta metal companies fear Trump's tariffs might mean making hard decisions

    A worker stands next to large steel rolls outside.

    Alberta's billion-dollar steel and aluminum industries are bracing for a big hit on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump is promising to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian metal products entering the United States.

    Alberta argues against trans health legislation injunction, says drugs 'not medically necessary'

    A woman stands behind a podium.

    After opponents of the province's trans health law argued for an injunction on Monday, government lawyers argued against the call on Tuesday.

    Construction set to begin this summer on disability arts hub

    The National accessArts Centre revealed the design of the new Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub on Tuesday. Construction on the facility is scheduled to begin this summer.

    Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on the Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub, which will provide a new venue for the National accessArts Centre and broader community.

    Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

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    Alberta's energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada's resources to global markets.

    Ontario suspending 25% surcharge on provincially generated electricity purchased by U.S. states

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump.

    Ontario is suspending its promise to add a 25 per cent surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York and Minnesota, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday afternoon.

    'Rare little gem': Mid-century modern building demolished in Calgary's Beltline

    A derelict office building seen from across a city street.

    A small, historic office building on 12th Avenue S.W. called Lacey Court has been demolished, and it’s leaving some Calgarians feeling nostalgic for its presence.

    Come see CBC's The Homestretch live at the Banff Public Library

    The Town of Banff has a limited footprint where development can occur.

    From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 13, the public can come to a special live broadcast of CBC Radio's The Homestretch at the Banff Public Library.

    The lone day home in Cremona may have to close because it's on wrong side of the county line

    A woman stands by her front doorway in front of a coat rack with children's clothes and decorations welcoming people to the home.

    A quirk of geography may cost a Cremona day-home operator $1,800 per month, due to a new regional funding formula the Government of Alberta plans to introduce on April 1.

    Trump placing 25% tariff on steel, aluminum after backing off 50% threat

    U.S. President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office.

    The White House said Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump will go ahead with a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum just after midnight, capping off yet another chaotic day of trade threats and 51st state taunts.

    Alberta MLA booted from government caucus says he won't rule out a return to UCP fold

    A man in a suit and tie speaks to journalists.

    A rural United Conservative Party backbencher kicked out of caucus for threatening to vote against the Alberta government's budget says he's disappointed but not ruling out a return to the party. Scott Sinclair now sits as an Independent legislature member for Lesser Slave Lake.

    Calgary police investigate suspicious death in deep-south community of Legacy

    Yellow crime tape in front of a sidewalk and across the door of a multi-family suburban residential building.

    Calgary police say a man was found dead in the deep-south community of Legacy early Tuesday morning under what they describe as suspicious circumstances.

    The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada?

    A white-haired man, wearing a grey suit, stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone.

    Even though Canada and the United States are in the midst of a trade war, officials from north of the border are looking past it, in hopes of getting a piece of the energy pie.

    Alberta budget bill cancels planned benefits for adopted children, changes legal aid funding

    Nate Horner stands at a lectern in the foreground, bearing a blue sign that reads "Meeting the challenge." Justice Minister Mickey Amery stands behind him to the left, holding some papers. Both men are wearing dark suits and ties.

    The Alberta government is backing away from a program that would have provided dental, optical and other health benefits for adopted children.

    New developments, office conversions to bring 1,100 housing units to Calgary's downtown

    The Hat at Eau Claire is the second office-to-residential building conversion completed as part of the city's overall downtown revitalization strategy.

    The city announced three new residential developments in the downtown west end, as well as two office-to-residence conversions that are opening this year in Eau Claire.

    Court injunction sought against Alberta government's new transgender youth health care legislation

    A protester holds a sign saying 'trans rights are human rights' laid over a blue, pink and white transgender flag.

    Lawyers for two LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations are in court Monday for the first step in their fight against the Alberta government’s transgender law that prevents doctors from providing gender-affirming treatments, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youths under the age of 16.

    Alberta government moving EMS under new organization in health overhaul

    The health minister stands at a podium with a sign that says, "Refocusing Alberta's health care system." A man and a woman dressed in EMS uniforms stand on either side of her.

    Emergency health services in the province — including ground and air ambulances — will soon be transferred from Alberta Health Services to a new organization that’s launching on April 1: Acute Care Alberta.

    Alberta change to student funding formula aims to ease classroom pressures

    A girl with long curly hair, a dark jacket and pants and white boots, holds a pen at her desk and looks up at a screen at the front of a classroom. She is surrounded by other students in rows of desks in a junior high classroom.

    Alberta’s education minister says his government’s proposed budget targets funding increases to tackle growing enrolment and other cost pressures, but economic uncertainty is preventing the province from spending more on classrooms.

    Alberta nurses reach tentative 4-year agreement with province

    A bed stretcher in a hall. People in scrubs can be seen walking down the hall.

    The union that represents more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.

    Mark Carney is no ally of the oilpatch, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as she calls for election

    The Premier speaks at a podium with government officials behind her.

    'He's been on a warpath against the energy industry for his entire career,' Smith said Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas.

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