Matthew Scace

The Canadian Press

Matthew Scace is a reporter for The Canadian Press.

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Retiring Conservative Calgary MP Len Webber makes good on promise to late wife

As he prepares to leave politics, one of the former Calgary Confederation MP's defining legacies will be his advocacy for increasing Canada's rate of organ donations by offering a consent option on tax forms.

California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians have sharply curtailed vacation plans south of the border in recent weeks amid an ongoing tariff war with the United States, a comparatively weak dollar, reports of travellers being detained by U.S. officials, and Trump openly musing about annexing the country.

Liberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta, as some ridings may be tight contests

At the federal election campaign's three-week mark, pollsters suggest there are a handful of urban Alberta ridings that will be tight contests between the federal Conservatives and Liberals.

Jasper readies for slower summer tourism as it continues recovery from 2024 wildfire

Jasper, Alta., is preparing for summer tourism, as the town continues to recover from a monster wildfire that ripped through last July.

Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement might push a trade agreement renegotiation until after the April 28 federal election.

'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

The city and developers are declaring victory over a program that offers payouts to turn abandoned office towers into apartments, but there's still debate about whether the conversions will effectively turn around the city's downtown.

Prairie canola producers brace for 'devastating' 100 per cent tariffs from China

Just mere weeks away from when farmers plant their first seeds, China is to enact a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal, plus a 25 per cent duty on seafood and pork.

Alberta's energy minister says province won't use public money to clean up abandoned wells

Alberta's energy minister says the government will not draw on the public purse to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells.

Federal, Alberta governments offer more aid to fire-ravaged Jasper

The federal and Alberta governments are ushering in new support for Jasper, Alta., as the mountain town continues to rebuild from last summer's devastating wildfires.

Alberta wildfire conditions better than last year, minister says

Muted wildfire activity is giving Alberta's government optimism after last year's grim start to the season, but experts say dry conditions could easily flip that narrative.