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Premier Smith announces $250 billion Heritage Trust Fund goal in Calgary.

Premier Smith Unveils Plan to Supercharge Heritage Fund Growth

Jon TupperJan 29, 2025

Alberta Unveils Bold Plan to Grow Heritage Fund to $250 Billion by 2050 Alberta is planning to grow its Heritage Trust Fund to a massive $250 billion by 2050, in the hope of securing long-term financial stability for the province. Premier Danielle Smith announced the ambitious plan, dubbed The Alberta Model, on Wednesday, outlining a roadmap that includes reinvesting all fund earnings and establishing a new Crown corporation to oversee…

Mayor Bowman delivers 2025 State of the Region Address.

“Canada Needs More Fort McMurray”: Mayor Highlights Region’s Strengths in State of Region Address

Jon TupperJan 29, 20253 min read

Fort McMurray Mayor Calls for Economic Growth, Local Workforce, and Key Infrastructure in State of the Region Address FORT MCMURRAY – Mayor Sandy Bowman delivered a strong message on Fort McMurray’s economic future, urging support for the region’s energy sector,…

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Identity Theft Protection Offered After PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident

Jon TupperJan 29, 20252 min read

Fort McMurray Public School Division Responds to PowerSchool Data Breach FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Parents, guardians, students, and staff of the Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) may soon be contacted by the US-based PowerSchool. The company, which provides data…

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Canada Readies Aid for Industries as Trump Hints at Targeted Tariffs

Jon TupperJan 28, 20252 min read

Ottawa Prepares for U.S. Tariffs as Trump Signals Targeted Trade Measures OTTAWA — Canada is bracing for new U.S. tariffs, and President Donald Trump says he will announce trade measures against Canada and Mexico on Saturday, February 1. While Trump…

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Black Hawk Helicopter Enhances RCMP Border Security in Alberta

Jon TupperJan 28, 20252 min read

RCMP Deploy Black Hawk Helicopter to Patrol Alberta-U.S. Border A Black Hawk helicopter is now patrolling Alberta’s border with the United States as part of the RCMP’s efforts to combat illegal activity along the international boundary. The aircraft began operations…

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