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Albertans called by provincial government to share priorities for Budget 2023
The provincial government says they want to hear from Albertans as Budget 2023 is being prepared.Officials say in a release that Alberta continues to lead the country in economic growth and their plan...
Nov 08, 2022

Alberta RCMP giving out tips for proper child seat safety
Alberta RCMP would like to remind motorists of the importance of child seat safety, especially in winter months.After handing out 156 tickets for failing to properly restrain child passengers last yea...
Nov 08, 2022

Sex assault trial of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel begins
QUEBEC - The sex assault trial involving former Quebec politician Harold LeBel is underway at the courthouse in Rimouski, Que. LeBel, a former Parti Qubcois member of the legislature, has pleaded not ...
Nov 08, 2022

This year's World Series is 2nd-least watched on TV
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Houston Astros' six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television. The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.3...
Nov 08, 2022

MLS Cup final averages combined 2.155 million viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles FC's victory over the Philadelphia Union on penalty kicks in the MLS Cup final was the second highest in the league's 27-year history for combined U.S. viewers. Saturday...
Nov 08, 2022

Former Pacific FC captain Jamar Dixon moves into CPL team's front office
Former captain Jamar Dixon has moved into the Pacific FC front office as the Canadian Premier League club's manager of football and player development. Dixon, 33, announced Sept. 30 that this would be...
Nov 08, 2022

Road to the Alberta Bowl begins this weekend
The following are the draws for the 2022 ASAA Provincial High School Football Playoffs that will lead up to the thirteenth Alberta Bowl. TIER I (School Pop. 1250+)Brian Fryer (Declared) DivisionQuarte...
Nov 08, 2022

Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation
EDMONTON - Alberta's Court of Appeal has dismissed the case of a woman who was unable to get an organ transplant because she refused to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Annette Lewis was diagnosed with a term...
Nov 08, 2022

Nunavut politicians admonish ministers for not providing clear, prompt answers
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says it's clear better communication and partnership is needed after members of the legislature chastised territorial ministers for failing to provide ...
Nov 08, 2022

Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access
OROMOCTO, N.B. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing an extra $475 million to the federal government's fund for delivering high-speed internet to rural homes across the country. Trudeau made t...
Nov 08, 2022