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The Buffalo Party of Alberta has changed its name to the Republican Party of Alberta.

The campaign, led by Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

"It's critical that we in this time support the recommendations that come from that department to ensure that they're well positioned to continue to provide protection to our community."

She says Alberta won't play what she calls its "trump card" by reducing or levying oil and gas exports heading south.

Statistics released on Banff hotel occupancy, rooms reporting, average daily rates and annual room revenue.

Ownership of hundreds of hospitals, care centres, and other assets will be transferred from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to Alberta Infrastructure.

"Our government has been hard at work since the end of the 2024 wildfire season to make sure we are prepared for what's ahead."

Smith has been tight-lipped for weeks about what measures her government might take, although she has repeatedly said counter-tariffs on the province's energy are off the table.

The migratory birds are likely already on their way out of the province and won't be back until late fall, says a prominent snowy owl expert.

A coal company near Grande Cache has been fined $9,000 by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for releasing 1.1 million litres of mine wastewater into the Smoky River.