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Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring ...
Aug 22, 2025
Alberta government announces details on COVID-19 vaccination program
CALGARY - The Alberta government has now confirmed that for those who must pay for the cost of a COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall, the cost will be $100. The price is one of the details now rolled out ...
Aug 22, 2025
Central Alberta FASD Network to host pair of events for FASD Awareness Month
The Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network is inviting the public to a pair of upcoming events this September as part of FASD Awareness Month.On Sept. 9, the Central Alberta FA...
Aug 22, 2025
A timeline of key events in N.S. missing kids investigation
The investigation continues into the disappearance of two young children from their home in rural northeastern Nova Scotia more than three months ago. Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, have not...
Aug 22, 2025
Fact File: Canadians can defend against home invaders, but force must be 'reasonable'
Assault charges laid by a local police service against a man in Lindsay, Ont. - whose altercation with an alleged home intruder left the intruder with life-threatening injuries - sparked public critic...
Aug 22, 2025
Health Canada approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for fall
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and BioNTech and by Moderna for use this respiratory virus season. Moderna says it will manufacture vaccine doses for the Can...
Aug 22, 2025
Red Deer Vipers announce dates for main camp next week
The Red Deer Vipers have announced the dates of their annual main camp that takes place prior to the start of the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) season.It'll begin on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. ...
Aug 22, 2025
Red Deer Rebels announce training camp schedule including new Mikel McIver Cup
The Red Deer Rebels have announced the dates of their upcoming training camp as well as the addition of the Mikel McIver Cup.This year, Red Deer Rebels players, both rookies and returning players, wil...
Aug 22, 2025
B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling 'monumental,' not meant to threaten homeowners
VANCOUVER - The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling a recent court decision on Aboriginal title on land along the Fraser River a "monumental" development, but says the case isn't about ...
Aug 22, 2025
Hegseth fires general whose agency's intel assessment of damage from Iran strikes angered Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency's initial intelligence assessment of damage to Iran nuclear sites from U.S. strikes angered President Donald Trump, ac...
Aug 22, 2025