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Federal agency: Nevada flower near mine should be protected
RENO, Nev. (AP) - An extremely rare wildflower that grows only in Nevada's high desert where an Australian mining company wants to dig for lithium should be protected under the Endangered Species Act,...
Jun 03, 2021
Rocky residents will soon see new organic bins
Residents in Rocky Mountain House will begin seeing green garbage bins in front of their homes by the end of the month.These new organic collection bins are part of the town's effort to reduce the amo...
Jun 03, 2021
Provinces consider COVID-19 vaccine incentives to reach those not getting shots
Canada's two most populous provinces continued to see a steady decline of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations as some leaders mulled vaccine incentives to connect with hard-to-reach populations. ...
Jun 03, 2021
Sinclair calls for independent investigation into burial sites at residential schools
OTTAWA - Retired senator Murray Sinclair, who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is calling for an independent investigation to examine all burial sites near former residential schools. ...
Jun 03, 2021
One of two suspects arrested in Blackfalds armed robbery
Blackfalds RCMP have made an arrest in the investigation of an armed robbery at a local gas station last month.The suspect was located and arrested without incident in Red Deer's Timberlands neighbour...
Jun 03, 2021
Canada, allies file notice of claim against Iran for downing flight PS752
OTTAWA - Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom say they have delivered a notice of claim against Iran over its shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. Foreign ministers from ...
Jun 03, 2021
Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...
Jun 03, 2021
Cilantro and Chive delivers BOTM proceeds to Notre Dame's Grad Service Project
Cilantro and Chive's guest chefs for May were in attendance on Tuesday to hand over a significant donation to Notre Dame High School's Grad Service Project this year.Grade 12 students Allyne Simonot a...
Jun 03, 2021
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...
Jun 03, 2021
Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health
TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...
Jun 03, 2021