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New partnership promises economic opportunity for Métis region
CALGARY - A newly formed partnership aims to allow for a collaborative exploration of economic opportunities within the Mtis Homeland in Southern Alberta.Calgary-based Steel River Group Inc. announced...
Sep 02, 2020
Provincial court entering final resumption stage
EDMONTON - Provincial Court Chief Judge Redman has announced that the Provincial Court of Alberta will enter its Final Resumption Stage on September 8 when most of the circuit courthouses will start r...
Sep 02, 2020
Farm cash receipts in Alberta down slightly from last year: ATB Financial
Farm cash receipts in Alberta were down by two per cent ($61 million) in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to ATB Financial.Farm cash receipts measure the gross reven...
Sep 02, 2020
CONCACAF revamps 2021 Gold Cup format, adds Qatar as guest participant
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is revamping its format next year with 2022 World Cup host Qatar joining the field as a guest participant. The tournament, which serves as the championship for North and Central ...
Sep 02, 2020
Canadian families spending more on taxes than housing, food and clothing combined: Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute has released a new report showing the average Canadian family spent more than 42 per cent of its income on taxes in 2019-more than housing, food and clothing costs combined."Taxes...
Sep 02, 2020
Rocky plants trees honouring town councillors
Three new trees have been planted in Rocky Mountain House in recognition of prior elected officials' service to their community. A brief Tree Dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday, Sept. 1.The Town ...
Sep 02, 2020
Report highlights COVID-19's impact on Canadian children
CALGARY - A new report documents how Canadian children have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of Raising Canada 2020 reveal that many of the top threats to childhood, incl...
Sep 02, 2020
Casse: Well-rested Enforceable ready to take a run at Kentucky Derby
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned North American horse-racing upside down in 2020 but also created a silver lining for trainer Mark Casse. Under normal circumstances, the Kentucky Derby ...
Sep 02, 2020
Art Basel cancels annual Miami event due to virus
MIAMI - The high brow Art Basel fair, known for glamorous parties and celebrity sightings, on Wednesday announced the cancellation of its annual Miami event amid the coronavirus pandemic. The prestigi...
Sep 02, 2020
Venice opens "miraculous" film festival, but veterans lament
VENICE, Italy - The beachfront terrace at the Excelsior Hotel, usually hopping with movie industry VIPs and minor celebrities, is pleasantly quiet. The red carpet has a three-meter-high (ten-foot) wal...
Sep 02, 2020