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EDMONTON — A rural United Conservative Party backbencher kicked out of caucus for threatening to vote against the Alberta government's budget says he's disappointed but not ruling out a return to the party.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.

EDMONTON — The Alberta and federal governments have ratified a $42-million agreement to expand meal programs for students. Officials say the federal money will come over three years and supplements Alberta's existing school nutrition program.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing calls to cancel a speaking appearance with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at an upcoming fundraiser for Florida-based PragerU.

EDMONTON — A union representing more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.

Olympic cross-country ski champion Beckie Scott wants to help athletes achieve the heights she did and guide her sport through challenging times.

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc. and Veren Inc. are joining forces in a $15-billion dollar deal to create a major Canadian shale player that they say will stand stronger against political and market upheaval than if they were to each go it alone.

Kordell Jackson isn't standing pat. The 25-year-old American defensive back started 16 games as a rookie last season with the Edmonton Elks.

KELOWNA, B.C. — The saying "just make eight" has been used all season long by the members of Team Brad Jacobs. The Alberta foursome did just that in the 10th end on Sunday night and it paid off with a Montana's Brier title.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Alberta's Brad Jacobs is the winner of the Montana's Brier. He beat Manitoba's Matt Dunstone 5-3 in tonight's final of the Canadian men's curling championship at Prospera Place.