Local steel workers brace for tariff impact
In Medicine Hat and southern Alberta the steel fabricators warn tariffs and shifting supply threaten project demand. Andrew Hilgendorf of Kurts Ironworks says customers delay contracts as prices swing hourly, while Dustin Ziegenhagel of RedArc Manufacturing notes repricing of major quoted projects as Canadian steel prices wobble amid trade tensions and looming tariffs.
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Alberta rural taxes face rising unpaid well bills
Rural Municipalities of Alberta report unpaid property taxes from petroleum producers total 67.8 million in 2024, up from 42.9 million in 2023, pushing total owed to RMA members to 253.9 million since 2019. AMA president Kara Westerlund calls for urgent government action and collaboration to fix a systemic, widespread issue.
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Canada to back more Canadian steel in response to tariffs
Industry Minister Champagne directs investment to projects using Canadian steel and aluminum as Ottawa retaliates against 25 percent U S tariffs. Canada imposes 25 percent levies on U S goods while workers face layoffs at Ivaco and other plants amid the trade war.
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