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Canadian men face tough opposition in Dubai for kickoff of World Rugby sevens season
The Canadian men will find themselves in tough company when they kick off World Rugby's sevens season next month in Dubai. Canada will play New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in Pool A of the Dec. 2-...
Nov 7, 2023
Local players competing at 2023 National Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship
A number of central Alberta athletes are taking part in this week's 2023 National Women's Under-18 Hockey Championship in Dawson Creek, BC.The event which began on Sunday, Nov. 5, concludes on Remembr...
Nov 7, 2023
Former fullback Ashtone Morgan relishes new role with Toronto FC front office
TORONTO - Ashtone Morgan credits then-assistant coach Jason Bent for setting him on the right path when he signed his first contract with Toronto FC. Bent, now part of Greg Vanney's coaching staff at ...
Nov 7, 2023
Petition supports protection of nurses who suffer psychological injuries
A petition is calling for nurses in Alberta to be included in presumptive coverage for traumatic psychological injuries.The gathering of around 1,000 signatures was spearheaded by United Nurses of Alb...
Nov 7, 2023
Red Deer Unifor members at Stellantis ratify new agreements
Unifor auto members at Stellantis have voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant, along with agreements c...
Nov 7, 2023
Edmonton Oilers place struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers and plan to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate. Campbell has a 1-4-0 record with a 4.50 goal...
Nov 7, 2023
Alberta proposes software engineer title expansion
The Alberta government says proposed changes to legislation would allow for broader use of the software engineer title within the technology sector. Provincial officials suggest Alberta's technology s...
Nov 7, 2023
B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms
OTTAWA - An alliance of British Columbia Indigenous leaders is calling on the federal government to stand firm on plans to transition away from open-net salmon farms in B.C. waters by 2025. Chiefs fro...
Nov 7, 2023
Israeli military says its ground forces are battling Hamas 'in the depths' of Gaza City
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military said Tuesday that its ground forces are now fighting in "the depths" of Gaza City. The comments signaled a new stage by the Israeli military as it m...
Nov 7, 2023
Service of Remembrance at the Alberta Legislature November 9
Speaker Nathan Cooper will host a public service of remembrance on November 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Legislature Building rotunda. "I encourage all Albertans to pause and honour the courage and sacr...
Nov 7, 2023