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BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat looms

BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat looms

The Bank of Canada delivered another interest rate cut on Wednesday, reducing its policy rate by a quarter-percentage point to three per cent.
Diamond Valley man nets $2.5 million lottery win

Diamond Valley man nets $2.5 million lottery win

The winning ticket in a LOTTO 6/49 draw in December was purchased from a gas station south of Calgary.
Joly to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio as tariff threat looms

Joly to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio as tariff threat looms

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is back in Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Canada faces the threat of devastating tariffs landing as early as Saturday.
Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province's nest egg

Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province's nest egg

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to announce today her government's plan to grow the province's rainy day fund.
Two Southern Alberta towns became one and now they are auctioning roadside welcome signs

Two Southern Alberta towns became one and now they are auctioning roadside welcome signs

Online bidding for Turner Valley and Black Diamond welcome signs is open until Feb. 11
Image taken by Alberta photographer featured on cover of Canadian Geographic

Image taken by Alberta photographer featured on cover of Canadian Geographic

A photograph of a lynx taken by Alberta photographer Donna Feledichuk will appear on the front cover of the March/April edition of Canadian Geographic.
Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with punishing tariffs on Saturday is still in play.
Alberta RCMP’s Real-Time Operations Centre is a cutting-edge technology hub

Alberta RCMP’s Real-Time Operations Centre is a cutting-edge technology hub

'An operations centre like this doesn’t exist anywhere else in Canada': Alberta RCMP Inspector Ryan Breitkreuz.
Peavey Mart releases statement Tuesday on Canada-wide closures

Peavey Mart releases statement Tuesday on Canada-wide closures

The closures and liquidation efforts will commence immediately, according to Peavey Mart.
Canada issues travel warnings for 5 Caribbean destinations and Mexico

Canada issues travel warnings for 5 Caribbean destinations and Mexico

Tourists should be aware of "certain safety and security concerns" in these destinations.
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