Strathmore

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.

Extreme wind chills are expected in Wheatland County near Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland.

"Extremely cold wind chill values between minus 40 and minus 45 are expected to develop overnight tonight," mentioned a news release from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

According to ECCC, children, adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working outside and anyone without proper shelter are more susceptible to the extreme cold.

Heart disease is the number one killer of people in Canada.

That's according to a report from Stats Canada, and staff with the City of Chestermere recently declared Feb. 13 as Wear Red Canada Day in the city.

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to allies is drawing skeptical reactions from those who say her government neglected the sector over the past decade.

The former finance minister's policy statement on jobs and growth, released on Feb. 5, includes a pledge to "seize the opportunity to make Canada an energy superpower, from powering our grids with hydro to exporting liquefied natural gas to our allies."

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada — not to mention his musings about making the country the 51st American state — have unleashed an uncharacteristic wave of patriotism across the country, marked by acts big and small. From flag-inspired Montreal bagels to Super Bowl boycotts, here are some of the ways Canadians are expressing their displeasure with U.S. actions and showing home-country pride.

On Saturday (Feb. 8), the Strathmore Civic Centre was filled with dozens of dogs for the sixth annual FurFest.

Hosted by Alpine View Pet Spa, the event was a dog-themed fair that featured an off-leash play area, local vendors, and adoptable dogs. 

"It's been really busy, which is awesome," said Alpine View owner Kyla Janes shortly into the event. "We've had tons of dogs coming through, and we've got goody bags for them all."

Allegations have recently surfaced against officials in Premier Smith's government, which has prompted an investigation by Alberta's auditor general.

The investigation is into the procurement practices in the health ministry after it had been reported that there was government interference in the procurement processes. 

It was a successful past week of hockey for staff with the City of Chestermere.

Participants took part in a 3-on-3 tournament to help fundraise for the United Way from Feb. 5-6.

"Representatives from City Hall, Community Operations, and Community Safety participated and successfully raised a total of $4,764. Thanks to all our staff who participated and to the families who came out to support, and to Mayor Dean who acted as referee," added the city in a news release.

Staff with the city said they're grateful to be able to give back to the community.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by The Canadian Press editors.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 7, 2025.

The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General.

The move was announced in the Canada Gazette, the federal government newspaper.

It says the appointment was terminated by an ordinance signed by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Jan. 3.

The move comes after a CBC report in 2023 questioned Sainte-Marie's Indigenous heritage, saying it found a birth certificate that indicated she was born in 1941 in Massachusetts.