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Team Alberta commends Minister Dreeshen, AFSC for timely solution addressing moisture concerns
Alberta Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the province's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry are being acknowledged for their efforts in addressing excessive moisture concerns for Alberta far...
Aug 27, 2020

Fitch Ratings issues new warning over federal spending, government debt
OTTAWA - A major global credit rating agency is issuing a new warning about federal debt that it says may become more difficult to tackle once the pandemic passes. Fitch Ratings downgraded Canada...
Aug 27, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw to provide latest COVID-19 update Thursday
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...
Aug 27, 2020

CFIB survey reveals Alberta small businesses concerned lower spending here to stay
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), 66 per cent of Alberta small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay.Despite businesses reopening and op...
Aug 27, 2020

A's not playing finale at Texas to support racial justice
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Oakland Athletics have decided not to play their series finale at Texas to show support for calls for racial justice. Oakland's decision not to play Thursday night came a day af...
Aug 27, 2020

Top court to sit in person, start session early to catch up on COVID-19 delays
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will resume in-person hearings next month. The fall session will begin Sept. 22 - earlier than expected, so the court can hear the cases delayed due to t...
Aug 27, 2020

Special Olympics Alberta Provincial Games delayed to 2023 due to COVID-19
EDMONTON, AB - Special Olympics Alberta has announced some unfortunate news.The Summer Games set for 2021 have been cancelled. The event was scheduled to take place July 9 to 11, 2021 in Strathcona Co...
Aug 27, 2020

Alberta builds stronger softwood lumber case
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel responsible for reviewing the softwood lumber dispute with the United States has released its final report with findings highly favourable to Canada.According to...
Aug 27, 2020

Brazeau County continuing to fight against proposed assessment model changes for oil and gas
Brazeau County says it will continue standing up for its residents and fighting against proposed changes to the oil and gas assessment model.When the province announced the proposed changes earlier th...
Aug 27, 2020

From 'seaman' to 'sailor': the Royal Canadian Navy adopts gender-neutral titles
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is changing the titles of its junior ranks to be more inclusive. The references to "seaman" in the English-language designations - ordinary, able, leading an...
Aug 27, 2020