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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries.

A senior government official said Tuesday that Trudeau spoke with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance about the impact steel tariffs would have in Ohio, which Vance previously represented in the U.S. Senate.

Trump signed an executive order Monday to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, beginning March 12.

Trudeau and Vance are both in Paris for a global summit on AI.

The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing recently launched a new initiative to support the mental health of Canadian farmers, their families, and agricultural workers. The National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line is a free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support tailored specifically to the agricultural community. 

The idea behind the crisis line is to ensure that farmers across the country have access to farm-specific crisis services delivered by licensed professionals trained in the Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program (CALP). 

Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products, starting March 4 — the same deadline given to Canada to convince the U.S. president to halt his plan for across-the-board duties.

"It's a big deal. This is the beginning of making America rich again," Trump said as he signed the executive orders in the Oval Office.

Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) returned to Strathmore for the first time in 2025 on Friday (Feb. 7).

The event saw an increased production value with spotlights and sparks, culminating in a barbed-wire baseball bat match between Steve Wilde and Moondog Manson.

"I've wrestled for 36 years all over the world and I haven't seen a crowd that engaged, that electric, in years," said Wilde. "It motivates me to put my boots on whenever I get in the ring in Strathmore."

The regular season is officially over for the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings.

The team finished the season over the weekend with two consecutive wins against the Medicine Hat Cubs and the Coaldale Copperheads.

General manager Cody Holdaway said this is the best season in Kings' history.

"With two more wins, we officially shattered the franchise record with 27 wins. I think the previous record was either 16 or 17, so we've had a phenomenal season, but we haven't won anything yet."

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have ended the extreme cold warning that was issued for Strathmore on Sunday (Feb. 9).

The warning began as wind chill values reached between -40°C and -45°C overnight, which led to frostbite developing in minutes on exposed skin.

Just before noon on Monday, the warning was ended as the wind chill became more moderate.

Drumheller RCMP has completed an investigation on a crash that happened last year.

According to police, the crash was on November 14 on Highway 9 near Highway 836 between a detached semi-tractor truck and a sedan.

"Unfortunately, the driver of the sedan was declared deceased at the scene," wrote RCMP.

The crash led to the highway shutting down for several hours as police investigated the scene.

If you are looking for something to do on February 21, you're in luck!

Stage West has a new show ready to hit the stage with Too Many Cooks.

The story follows a man named Irving Bubbalowe and his daughter Honey as they navigate life opening up a new restaurant.

Every morning this week on 104.5 More Country we are playing Question of the Day! Answer the question and you'll win tickets to the show.

Be listening at 8:20 a.m. with Keesyn Glawson. 

The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by United States President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.

"I'm just saying that in order to respect international law, you don't threaten your neighbours by invasion," Stéphane Dion said.

Trump has said he wouldn’t rule out using military force to take over Greenland, which is part of Denmark. 

Trump said again Sunday that he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state after being asked about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments saying that Trump is not joking. 

The over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association and Grain Growers of Canada are calling on the Government of Canada to reverse its decision to administer the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation.