Alberta

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Alberta is a western province of Canada. With an estimated population of 4,067,175 as of 2016 census, it is Canada's fourth most populous province and the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces. Its area is about 660,000 square kilometres (250,000 sq mi). Alberta and its neighbour Saskatchewan were districts of the Northwest Territories until they were established as provinces on September 1, 1905. The premier has been Jason Kenney since April 2019.

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American among 3 climbers presumed dead after avalanche Recovery efforts are on hold because of dangerous conditions and additional avalanches at Alberta's Banff National Park CBS News - Published 5 days ago
Conservative victory in Canada's Alberta may spell trouble for Trudeau A right-leaning, pro-energy party won a landslide victory in Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta late on Tuesday, signaling momentum may be building against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.. Reuters - Published 6 days ago
Alberta's foray into leftist politics sets stage for strong opposition Alberta's New Democratic Party crashed out of government after Tuesday's provincial election, but one of the most inexperienced parties ever to take office in Canada will likely become the strongest.. Reuters - Published 6 days ago
New leader of Canada's Alberta province chips away at Trudeau's green plan Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's already shaky bid to persuade Canadians to fight climate change will get even tougher after the election on Tuesday of conservative Jason Kenney as premier of the.. Reuters - Published 6 days ago
Right-wing party wins power in Canada's oil region, attacks Trudeau on environment A right-of-center party swept to power in Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta on Tuesday and attacked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's efforts to fight climate change, raising tension just.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
Alberta election: UCP wins majority victory over NDP The UCP win could lead to a collision with Justin Trudeau's Liberals over Canadian climate policy. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Alberta's main party leaders in Canada's provincial vote Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, is voting on Tuesday to elect a new government. The two main parties are Rachel Notley's ruling New Democratic Party and Jason Kenney's United.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
Right-wing opposition sweeps to power in Canada's oil region, sets up fight with Trudeau A right-of-center party that champions the energy industry swept to power in Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta on Tuesday, setting up a fight with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago