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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology names new building after philanthropists David and Susan Norman-Werklund
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced the naming of its newest learning facility after the Werklund family.On September 22, officials stated that the new Werklund Agriculture and ...
Sep 22, 2022
Drug overdose deaths falling from record highs in Alberta
The Alberta Government is reporting a smaller number of residents who died from illicit drug overdose deaths.In July 2022, 98 Albertans succumbed to overdoses, a decrease of 47 per cent since the peak...
Sep 22, 2022
'We will find him:" RCMP continue search for suspect in fatal N.W.T. stabbing
YELLOWKNIFE - RCMP in the Northwest Territories warned residents of Fort Good Hope Thursday to remain vigilant as they continue their search for the suspect in the stabbings of three people in the com...
Sep 22, 2022
Alberta post-secondaries to create new “micro-credential” programs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding for the creation of new micro-credential programs at post-secondary schools across the province.A total of $8 million will support the ...
Sep 22, 2022
A wild-card spot a virtual lock for Blue Jays, home field a good possibility
With two weeks left in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League wild-card standings and have a faint chance of catching the New York Yankees in the East Division race. Here's...
Sep 22, 2022
'Seismic change:' Jets GM Cheveldayoff excited to have Bowness behind bench
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff knows he didn't make big changes to the Winnipeg Jets roster in the off-season, but the general manager believes hiring Rick Bowness as head coach was a "seismic" move th...
Sep 22, 2022
Maple Leafs hoping Murray-Samsonov tandem answer crease question mark
TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov made a couple acrobatic saves during his first official on-ice session with the Maple Leafs. A few hours later, it was Matt Murray's turn to set up shop in the same crease as T...
Sep 22, 2022
Parliamentarians honour Team Canada on 50th anniversary of Summit Series
OTTAWA - Members of the legendary hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union for hockey supremacy 50 years ago have pulled off another improbable victory - a rare moment of unity in the House of Commo...
Sep 22, 2022
Merritt, B.C., to pilot four-day work week at city hall to attract workers
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt in the B.C. Interior is launching a four-day work week pilot program in hopes of attracting, recruiting and retaining municipal workers. Merritt's chief administrat...
Sep 22, 2022
Central Alberta golfers competing at NextGen Fall Series West Championship in Golden, B.C.
A pair of central Alberta golfers are among 90 amateur golfers competing at the NextGen Fall Series West Championship being held at the Golden Golf Club in Golden, B.C. this week.Eileen Park from the ...
Sep 22, 2022