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Ponoka RCMP execute search warrants seizing stolen property, drugs and explosives
A pair of Ponoka County residents are facing charges after central Alberta Mounties seized a large quantity of drugs, firearms, explosives and various stolen merchandise last week.On Feb. 16, 2023, RC...
Feb 24, 2023
Rehabilitating problematic oil and gas sites: Statement from Premier Smith
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement this week in response to what she says are inaccurate claims about the government's ongoing efforts to rehabilitate Alberta's oldest and most prob...
Feb 24, 2023
Provincial government aiming to set up Indigenous communities for success
Officials with the Alberta government say 14 Indigenous community-owned businesses are receiving an economic boost through the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF).For Alberta's economy to conti...
Feb 24, 2023
Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down
HALIFAX - The executive director of Canada's drug pricing regulator is stepping down - just days after another member resigned because of concerns that the federal government was undermining the indep...
Feb 24, 2023
Tory leader says German politician who met with MPs holds 'vile' and 'racist' views
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is denouncing a German politician after several Tory MPs were criticized for meeting with her while she was in Canada this week. Conservative MPs Dean All...
Feb 24, 2023
Federal disaster aid program being overhauled to include climate adaptation
OTTAWA - Canada's overworked disaster assistance program is being overhauled so that future projects would only be eligible for aid if they take into account the need to adapt to climate change. Emerg...
Feb 24, 2023
'The weather got the best of us:' Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway to stay closed
OTTAWA - The National Capital Commission says Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest outdoor skating rink, will not open this season due to warm temperatures. The commission says it has b...
Feb 24, 2023
Canadian Jeremy Kennedy looks to beat Pedro Carvalho and earn Bellator title shot
Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy has been chasing Pedro (The Game) Carvalho for a while. On Saturday the Canadian featherweight finally gets his crack at him. The 30-year-old from Surrey, B.C., who is now based o...
Feb 24, 2023
Malott, Lainesse square off in all-Canadian matchup on UFC Fight Night card
With only 14 Canadian-born fighters on an active roster that numbers more than 600, an all-Canadian UFC matchup is rare these days. But Canadian welterweights (Proper) Mike Malott and Yohan (White Lio...
Feb 24, 2023
Former SFU player Hartnagle continuing his father's passion with company
Matt Hartnagle is continuing his father's passion. In 2001, Steven Hartnagle began Blackfly Lures, a company that produces handmade fishing products. Matt Hartnagle, a former offensive lineman at Simo...
Feb 24, 2023