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B.C. secures largest civil forfeiture of its kind at $10 million
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says its civil forfeiture office has secured $10 million from a company that provided payment processing services for people found guilty or who are alleged ...
Dec 19, 2023
Province announces one-time subsidy to help with adoption costs
Families who have adopted a child through a licensed agency in Alberta can now apply for a one-time subsidy of $6,000.The province said its additional financial support for eligible families will help...
Dec 19, 2023
'One of the best': PWHL Montreal counting on Desbiens to pull out the stops
MONTREAL - It's a win-win scenario for Montreal's Professional Women's Hockey League team this season. With one of the world's best goaltenders swatting pucks away, the team can focus its energy on sc...
Dec 19, 2023
Quebec health minister asks public to avoid emergency rooms amid overcrowding
MONTREAL - Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub is asking the public to avoid the province's overcrowded emergency rooms. He says people who don't need urgent care should seek help from clinics staffe...
Dec 19, 2023
Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up
MALM, Sweden - Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark's under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship. Seventeen-year-old Mackl...
Dec 19, 2023
Seeking input: Justices of the peace compensation
Albertans are invited to submit feedback to Alberta's 2021 Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission on compensation levels for justices of the peace.According to government officials, the Supreme...
Dec 19, 2023
City council approves rezoning and lane closure application for proposed Ambulatory Care Facility
Red Deer city council has approved a rezoning and lane closure application by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to accommodate a proposed Ambulatory Care Facility next to the Red Deer Regional Hospital.At...
Dec 19, 2023
Suspects charged with attempted murder ordered to stand trial
Three men charged with attempted murder in an alleged assault at Maskwacis last year have been ordered to stand trial.Connor Diamond Royce Saddleback, 29, of the Montana First Nation, Austin Patrick W...
Dec 19, 2023
McGill announces $3K award to offset tuition hike for most out-of-province students
MONTREAL - McGill University says it will offer a $3,000 annual award to new undergraduate students from other provinces to offset a tuition hike imposed by the provincial government. The university s...
Dec 19, 2023
Caroline woman recognized for community work
Recent awards celebrating efforts to tackle food insecurity included one recipient from central Alberta.Sharmane Hindbo of Caroline is one of eight Wishbone Awards recipients, which includes $2,500 gr...
Dec 19, 2023