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Lowered Blackfalds speed limit starts this weekend
It's time to start letting off the gas pedal in Blackfalds as the recently approved speed limit reduction on town roads to 40 km/h takes effect starting Saturday. "These changes were important to our ...
Jun 14, 2019
Premiers' demands on environment bills an 'unhelpful' threat to unity: Morneau
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say it's conservative premiers who are putting Canada at risk in a fight over oil and the environment. Finance Minister Bill Morneau says in a letter...
Jun 14, 2019
Navy picks new War College leader after removing president
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Navy has named the first female leader of the U.S. Naval War College after removing the college president who is under investigation. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer announced Fr...
Jun 14, 2019
Temporary Shelter Bylaw to proactively address illegal camping or tenting in Drayton Valley
A bylaw aimed at addressing residents' concerns over temporary shelters in the town of Drayton Valley seems to be working well so far.That according to Mayor Michael Doerksen who says after passing se...
Jun 14, 2019
Drayton Valley council grants partial tax exemption request
Council for the Town of Drayton Valley has come up with a compromise regarding a property tax exemption request impacting a trio of local non-profit organizations.According to Town officials, the requ...
Jun 14, 2019 Drayton Valley Minor Baseball, Drayton Valley Legacy Wrestling and Drayton Valley Seniors Pickleball Club are among the local non-profit organizations based in the Wellhouse Building that will benefit from a property tax exemption granted by council this month for the 2020 tax year.
'Counter-productive' social media chat fueled rumours during Eastview Middle School incident: School District
Those in the know are warning the greater school community to be extra careful when it comes to using social media during incidents like the one this week at Eastview Middle School.Three youth have be...
Jun 14, 2019
Legault government trying to adopt secularism bill ahead of summer break
MONTREAL - The Coalition Avenir Quebec government is running out of time and into a battle over what constitutes a religious symbol as it pushes to adopt the secularism bill promised in...
Jun 14, 2019
Liberals push end of Mali peacekeeping mission to August
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces' peacekeeping mission in Mali is going to last a little longer than previously planned - but not as long as the United Nations hoped. Canada's operations in the African na...
Jun 14, 2019
Fans eager to secure Toronto Raptors gear to commemorate historic win
TORONTO - Fans basking in the glory of the Toronto Raptors' historic NBA championship win are lining up to get their hands on team merchandise. People waited to get into several stores ...
Jun 14, 2019
In Tel Aviv, Neil Patrick Harris says he's no gay icon
TEL AVIV, Israel - This year's official international ambassador to Tel Aviv's Gay Pride Parade says he has no interest in being a gay icon. TV star Neil Patrick Harris arrived in Israel Wednesday alo...
Jun 14, 2019