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CACI celebrates Alberta’s Apprenticeship Day with new experiential opportunity for students
High school students from central Alberta had the opportunity to learn more about what it would be like to apprentice as a welder or heavy equipment technician recently. On Sept. 23, students came fro...
Sep 29, 2024

Liberals roll out more security cash, details in strategy for fighting hate
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is announcing more details on its existing strategy and funding to fight hate crimes. Diversity Minister Kamal Khera released the Action Plan on Combatting Hate this pa...
Sep 29, 2024

Province says its taking steps to lower costs for municipalities
The Alberta government says it is lowering the cost of borrowing for municipalities, in hopes it will enable them to invest more in services and infrastructure.Government officials say municipalities ...
Sep 29, 2024

Biden says he'll speak with Israeli leader, vowing all-out war in the Middle East must be avoided
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday he would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and believes that an all-out war in the Middle East must be avoided. "I...
Sep 29, 2024

Red Deer Public Schools Life Chances 50/50 Cash Lottery
Creating life chances for students from Pre-K to Grade 12 and beyond, the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools launches our LIFE CHANCES 50/50 LOTTERY. Get your tickets for a chance to win up to $25...
Sep 29, 2024

Lacombe County receives Municipal Excellence Award
The Minister of Municipal Affairs, Honorable Ric McIver, has awarded Lacombe County the 2024 Municipal Excellence Award in the Red Tape Reduction category. Officials note, this award recognizes Lacomb...
Sep 29, 2024

Canucks sign forward Vilmer Alriksson to three-year, entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vilmer Alriksson to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Sunday The 19-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden, had 17 goals and 16 ...
Sep 29, 2024

Rachel Homan downs Kayla Skrlik 8-3 to win curling's PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY - Rachel Homan's curling team has won the PointsBet Invitational women's title for a second straight year. Homan defeated Kayla Skrlik 8-3 in Calgary's WinSport Arena. Homan's foursome swept a...
Sep 29, 2024

Alberta government introducing the "Rate of Last Resort"
The provincial government has announced it is trying to help Albertans take control of their electricity options and protect ratepayers from power price spikes."Alberta has a unique competitive electr...
Sep 29, 2024

'Programming error' results in accidental sale on Quebec liquor products
MONTREAL - The provincial Crown corporation in charge of liquor sales in Quebec says a computer issue resulted in all its products being temporarily listed at 30 per cent off on its website. Socit des...
Sep 29, 2024