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Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is taking steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.Suggestions include a legal challenge to the cap, passing legislation ...
Nov 26, 2024
The latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election
Nova Scotians have gone to the polls after a campaign during which the Progressive Conservatives asked voters for a second term in office, and the NDP and Liberals both pledged to make life more affor...
Nov 26, 2024
Red Deer County approves 3.5% tax rate increase in 2025 budget
Red Deer County council approved its 2025 budget on Tuesday which includes a 3.5 per cent tax rate increase.It also consists of a 2025-2027 Operating Budget ($179,439,975) and the 2025-2029 Capital Pl...
Nov 26, 2024
Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the q...
Nov 26, 2024
Canadiens' Mike Matheson out against Utah with lower-body injury
MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour bef...
Nov 26, 2024
United Way Central Alberta chosen as charity of choice for NOVA Chemicals campaign
The United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) has been gifted $667,063 after a successful fundraising campaign by NOVA Chemicals."NOVA Chemicals employees once again show extraordinary leadership in central A...
Nov 26, 2024
Preliminary hearing scheduled for Clearwater County man accused in Innisfail area arson
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a central Alberta man facing charges after an Innisfail area business was set on fire earlier this year. Tyler John Giglia, 39, of Clearwater County, is sl...
Nov 26, 2024
NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate l...
Nov 26, 2024
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury seeks to extend record
Canadian freestyle skier star Mikael Kingsbury is juggling both moguls and fatherhood. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., opens his World Cup season Saturday in Ruka...
Nov 26, 2024
National Addiction Awareness Week sparks comments from and calls to provincial government
November 24-30 marks National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), an opportunity to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change, sa...
Nov 26, 2024