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Province taking nominations for Alberta Sport Recognition Awards
The Government of Alberta is now taking nominations for the next batch of Alberta Sport Recognition Awards.Established in 1987, the awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements and commitment of co...
Nov 16, 2023
Foreign workers who claim exploitation by Quebec company say Ottawa no longer helping
MONTREAL - A group of foreign workers who allege they were lured to Canada under false pretences are accusing the federal government of reneging on its promise to help them get work permits. Octavio Z...
Nov 16, 2023
In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators
MONTREAL - In Montreal, symbols of the war between Israel and Hamas are everywhere. Jarring signs and graffiti demonstrating support for the Israeli or Palestinian causes have become part of the citys...
Nov 16, 2023
Montreal Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. turns heads after biding his time
HAMILTON - Having waited his turn this season, Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. is making the most of his close-up. Promoted from the practice roster for Week 17 of the CFL season, the diminu...
Nov 16, 2023
Lacombe council approves 2024 budget and long-term capital plan
Lacombe city council has approved its short- and long-term capital and operating budgets for another year.First off, the $9.2 million capital budget includes 20 projects. Funding sources include $3.35...
Nov 16, 2023
Jury reaches verdict in trial of man accused in London, Ont., attack
WINDSOR, Ont. - The jury at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., has reached a verdict. Jurors began their deliberations on Wednesday evening, after r...
Nov 16, 2023
Sundre among rural Alberta communities to see increased accessible transportation services for seniors
Alberta's government, in partnership with Healthy Aging Alberta, says it will be offering transportation programs for seniors in five rural communities.Government officials say seniors living in rural...
Nov 16, 2023
Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop collecting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those a...
Nov 16, 2023
Red Deer Hospice launches 4th annual Memorial Angel fundraiser
Red Deer Hospice is kicking off the holiday season with their 4th Annual Memorial Angel Campaign.The 24k gold-plated ornaments, accented with Swarovski crystal, are $25.00 each. All proceeds raised fr...
Nov 16, 2023
Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park
LONGUEUIL, Que. - The mayor of a Montreal-area city has allegedly been targeted by death threats in connection with a plan to cull most of the white-tailed deer living in a local park. A spokesman for...
Nov 16, 2023