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Province taking steps to address child care concerns
The Government of Alberta says it is working toward addressing concerns from child care operators.Recently, operators have voiced issues with the province's Affordability Grant, funding that is paid d...
Feb 16, 2024
Ponoka RCMP request assistance in solving break and enters
Central Alberta Mounties are hoping someone from the public might be able to help them identify the owner or operator of a vehicle spotted at a pair of crimes this week.On Feb. 12, and Feb. 14, 2024, ...
Feb 16, 2024
Ottawa youth accused in alleged terror plot faces new charges, second person arrested
OTTAWA - An Ottawa youth facing several charges for an alleged plot against the Jewish community is now accused of conspiracy to commit murder through involvement with a terrorist group. In addition, ...
Feb 16, 2024
Team Canada without lead Harris as it looks for fifth straight Scotties title
CALGARY - Kerri Einarson will be without lead Briane Harris as she tries for a fifth straight Canadian women's curling title. Curling Canada said in a statement Friday that Harris is ineligible to pla...
Feb 16, 2024
Judge declares a mistrial in a former Ohio deputy’s murder trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A former Ohio sheriff's deputy charged in the killing of a Black man remained free Friday, after a jury couldn't agree on a verdict and the judge twice declared a mistrial, endin...
Feb 16, 2024
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Loblaw, Walmart urged to sign grocery code or risk mandate, MPs say
OTTAWA - The House of Commons committee studying food prices is urging Loblaw and Walmart to sign on to the grocery code of conduct or risk having it made law. More coming. The Canadian Press <!-- ...
Feb 16, 2024
Grande Prairie welcomes athletes for Alberta Winter Games this weekend
The 2024 edition of the Alberta Winter Games kicks off Friday evening in Grande Prairie with opening ceremonies taking place at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The city is expecting over 2,500 youth athletes,...
Feb 16, 2024
Red Deer Lions Speed Skating member to be flag bearer at Alberta Winter Games
Nathon Kettyle-Kozuback, 15, will represent Red Deer Lions Speed Skating Club as a flag bearer for Zone 4 at the Alberta Winter Games this weekend in Grande Prairie. Club officials say Nathon has been...
Feb 16, 2024
Emergency contraceptives like morning-after pill must be covered by pharmacare: NDP
OTTAWA - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants every Canadian with a health card to be able to get free birth control and morning-after pills. He says this is to ensure that people have the r...
Feb 16, 2024
Rangers' Blake Wheeler is out for the rest of the regular season because of injury, AP source says
New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler will miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of injury, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press o...
Feb 16, 2024