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Rescue team faces hurdles getting to Turkey quake, days after B.C. offer to Ottawa
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia search and rescue team is ready and willing to head to Turkey to help after a devastating earthquake, but it's facing multiple hurdles as it awaits approval from federal...
Feb 09, 2023
Canadian men to host Honduras on March 28 in Toronto in CONCACAF Nations League play
TORONTO - Canada will host Honduras at Toronto's BMO Field in CONCACAF Nations League play on March 28. The League A match marks Canada's first on home soil since the World Cup in Qatar, coming a year...
Feb 09, 2023
Independent MLA criticizes Alberta’s plan to give royalty credits for well cleanup
An Independent legislature member is criticizing a plan from the Alberta government that would give oil companies a royalty credit for cleaning up their old wells.Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes,...
Feb 09, 2023
Over one million Albertans registered for affordability payments
The Government of Alberta says it is prepared to distribute nearly $100 million per month in inflation relief.The province is providing a total of $600 over the course of six months to families with h...
Feb 09, 2023
Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in trade with Blues
The New York Rangers have acquired All-Star Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues, a trade that answers a recent move made by a rival and sets the stage for more to come before the March 3 deadl...
Feb 09, 2023
Justice minister says federal government giving bail reform 'serious consideration'
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving "serious consideration" to reforming Canada's bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes. Provincial premiers unanimousl...
Feb 09, 2023
Maple Leafs place goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old was nursing an ankle problem late last month, but was scheduled to...
Feb 09, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic student-athletes roll up their sleeves for a good cause
Red Deer Polytechnic's Student-Athletes Advisory Council recently joined forces with Canadian Blood Services for the third annual Bleed Green Campaign. From January 14-31, the polytechnic's student-at...
Feb 09, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic to host the 2024 CCAA Women’s Volleyball Championships
Red Deer Polytechnic has won the bid to host the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women's Volleyball National Championship. Red Deer Polytechnic, which is a member of the Alberta C...
Feb 09, 2023
Canada may fast-track immigration applications from people in earthquake zone
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says Canada may fast-track applications to come to Canada from people in the earthquake zones of Turkey and Syria. Two major earthquakes rocked southwestern T...
Feb 09, 2023