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Alberta RCMP issue over 1,900 tickets during National Safe Driving Week
The Alberta RCMP issued 1,933 tickets during National Safe Driving Week from Dec. 1 to 7.They took part in the initiative that included police forces from across the country.Of the tickets issued, 18 ...
Dec 11, 2024
Toronto Raptors sign Canadian guard AJ Lawson to two-way contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday. The six-foot-six, 185-pound guard from Toronto averaged 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2....
Dec 11, 2024
Elon Musk calls Trudeau 'insufferable' after remark on Kamala Harris defeat
OTTAWA - Billionaire Elon Musk called Canada's prime minister an "insufferable tool" on his social media platform today. Musk's comments were in response to Justin Trudeau likening Kamala Harris's def...
Dec 11, 2024
Town of Sylvan Lake approves 2025 capital budget, asking for public feedback on operating budget
Town of Sylvan Lake council has approved the 2025 capital budget, 5-year capital plan, and 2025 interim operating budget.The 2025 capital budget was approved at $17,000,000 followed by the five-year p...
Dec 11, 2024
Blackfalds town council searches for savings and revenue opportunities
In Blackfalds' town council's regular meeting Dec. 10, multiple decisions with budget implications were brought to the table that found both savings and revenue opportunities for the town moving forwa...
Dec 11, 2024
UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel ...
Dec 11, 2024
Calgary Stampeders sign Parades to extension, restructure Adams's contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders re-signed veteran kicker Rene Parades on Wednesday while also restructuring quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.'s deal. Calgary signed Parades to a two-year contract extensio...
Dec 11, 2024
50 St. in Ponoka to be temporarily closed for Holiday Train
The Town of Ponoka is alerting the public to a planned temporary road closure for later this afternoon.On Dec. 11 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the Town says 50 Street from 47 Ave. to 49 Ave. will be closed fo...
Dec 11, 2024
Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, is found safe
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search and a missing persons investigation in Los Angeles, has been found safe, police said Wednesd...
Dec 11, 2024
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the e...
Dec 11, 2024