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Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night.

Dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump was a running theme as the four main federal party leaders took the stage in Montreal for the first of two debates. Even the debate moderator Patrice Roy cited the elephant in the room as he pitched questions on immigration, affordability and Canadian identity.

Agriculture takes center stage in the Federal  Election campaign for some candidates this week . 

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture  (CFA) is holding their National Agricultural Leaders Debate on Thursday, April 17th.

CFA President Keith Currie says, like most Canadians, producers are concerned about what's happening south of the border and the plethora of executive orders that President Trump is putting in motion.

Alberta's United Conservative Party says it has expelled former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie from caucus over his repeated criticism of the government's handling of the health-care contract scandal.

Guthrie gave up his ministerial position in February over concerns about government contracts and has been sitting as a backbencher for his Airdrie-Cochrane riding.

His pushback against Premier Danielle Smith also led the caucus to suspend him from voting in caucus matters.

April’s Classroom of the Month winners were all smiles at Notre-Dame des Vallées.

Mme Camille’s Grade 5 students were celebrated with a surprise visit from 91.5FM CochraneNow's Eric and Lauren and a bunch of prizes from amazing local businesses.

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.

The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged following seven consecutive cuts since June.

That decision arrived in the midst of the United States' ever-shifting global trade war, and Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem made clear that the disruption from south of the border was the clear focus of Wednesday’s decision.

The stage will look different than originally planned Wednesday night, when Canada's major party leaders square off in the first of two nationally televised debates.

Instead of five podiums on the stage, there will now only be four.

The Green Party had its invitation rescinded less than 12 hours before the debate is set to start, with the Leaders' Debate Commission saying the party no longer met the criteria to be included.

Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault called the "last minute decision" both "unfounded" and "undemocratic."

The northern lights are expected to make an appearance over Alberta early tonight.

A strong geomagnetic storm is forecast, with a Kp index of 7 out of 9, meaning great aurora viewing potential.

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie is refusing to back down from his call for a full and transparent judicial inquiry into Alberta’s government procurement scandal, despite being placed under a gag order and suspended from the United Conservative Party caucus.

Guthrie is now on the 50th day of what was initially described as a 30-day suspension.

He broke his silence Monday in the Alberta Legislature, presenting two documents for tabling and addressing the Assembly.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has officially opened registration for its two online schools for the 2025–26 school year, welcoming students from across Alberta.

Summit Trails Online High School (Grades 10–12) and Discovery Trails Online School (Grades 1–9) provide fully virtual education tailored to student needs, with a mix of real-time instruction, independent study, online activities, and pre-recorded lessons.

Airdrie RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault that took place nearly a year ago. 

According to police, the female victim had accepted a ride home from the Main Street Beer and BBQ restaurant around 3 a.m. on June 1, 2024.

The male suspect diverted to Nose Creek Park, where the assault occurred.

The victim was able to escape and fled to the 7-11 in the Luxstone neighbourhood.

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