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Kansas governor vetoes bills on trans youth care, bathrooms
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas' Democratic governor on Thursday vetoed Republican legislation aimed at ending gender-affirming care for children and teens, and another, sweeping GOP proposal for preventin...
Apr 20, 2023

Choir Kids ready to hit the stage with Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Elementary schools in Red Deer Public and from around central Alberta have been perfecting their vocals in anticipation of Choir Kids.The event, which sees student choirs perform with the Red Deer Sym...
Apr 20, 2023

Montreal university to keep donation linked to Chinese government influence effort
MONTREAL - A Montreal university says it will keep a donation from two Chinese businessmen that has been linked to an alleged plot by the Chinese government to influence Prime Minister Justin Trudeau....
Apr 20, 2023

Ag societies worried about proposed new CFIA rules on traceability
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies said it has some concerns about proposed new traceability rules from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).These new rules would...
Apr 20, 2023

Lacrosse Canada narrows roster for upcoming men's field world championship
Curtis Dickson is ready to get a measure of redemption on field lacrosse's highest stage. Dickson was one of several veterans named to Lacrosse Canada's 26-player short list earlier this week for the ...
Apr 20, 2023

Diabetes management classes offered online
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Apr 20, 2023

Joly tells Canadians in Sudan to shelter in place as 'dire' clashes close airport
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada has no means of evacuating citizens from Sudan, where violence has drastically escalated between the country's army and its rival paramilitary...
Apr 20, 2023

Province highlights upgrades planned for Alberta’s infrastructure
Alberta's government says it is providing $179.5 million in grants to support 122 road, bridge, community airport and water projects across the province, which are expected to grow the economy and cre...
Apr 20, 2023

Vancouver Canucks assistant coach Jason King will not return next season
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are making a change to their coaching staff. Assistant coach Jason King will not return to the team next season, general manager Patrik Allvin announced Thursday. Kin...
Apr 20, 2023

Jets forward Barron weighs in on recovery after taking skate to the face in Game 1
LAS VEGAS - Looking like an extra in a horror movie, Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron said the reaction to his new-look forehead has been varied. "Some guys have told me it looks better than they e...
Apr 20, 2023