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UNESCO reaffirms threats to Wood Buffalo National Park; calls for action on oilsands
A United Nations body has affirmed earlier findings that Canada's largest national park remains under environmental threats from dams, oilsands development and climate change. The UNESCO report, issue...
Jul 04, 2023
Lacombe golfer looks to defend his Alberta Amateur golf title this week at Innisfail Golf Club
Brady McKinlay of Lacombe is teeing it up this week at the Innisfail Golf Club, looking to win back-to-back Alberta Men's Amateur titles. McKinlay plays golf for Utah Valley University and is coming o...
Jul 04, 2023
A quick look at the ongoing strike by British Columbia port workers
VANCOUVER - About 7,400 workers have been on strike at ports along British Columbia's coast since Saturday morning. Contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and th...
Jul 04, 2023
Jays pitcher Manoah set to return from minors, manager eyes Friday start at Detroit
CHICAGO - Toronto pitcher Alek Manoah is set to return from a conditioning stint and start for the Blue Jays on Friday. Jays manager John Schneider told reporters before Toronto's series-opening game ...
Jul 04, 2023
Oilers sign Condors' netminder Rodrigue to one-year deal
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers padded their goaltending ranks by signing 22-year-old Olivier Rodrigue on Tuesday to a one-year, two-way NHL contract with an average annual value of US$775,000. The six...
Jul 04, 2023
N.W.T. reports suspected anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says there is a suspected anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population. The Department of Environment and Climate Change says 15 ...
Jul 04, 2023
Alberta’s potato industry worth $2.87 billion: report
A new report is highlighting the significance of potatoes to Alberta's economy.Titled, "The Alberta Potato Industry; Growing Success in 2022," the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) says the sector is ex...
Jul 04, 2023
Air raid sirens sound in southern Israel, raising risk of new front of fighting
JENIN, West Bank (AP) - The Israeli military is reporting air-raid sirens in southern Israel, indicating rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. A rocket strike would risk opening up a new front of fighting ...
Jul 04, 2023
Mountain biker dies after crash at B.C.'s Big White resort
KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in Kelowna, B.C., say a mountain biker has died after a crash at Big White Ski Resort, which was hosting the B.C. Cup downhill racing event on the weekend. An RCMP spokesman con...
Jul 04, 2023
Blackfalds Public Library invites young readers for free literacy magic show this Friday
The Town of Blackfalds will be filled with magic and entertainment this Friday. The Blackfalds Public Library (5302 Broadway Ave.) has announced that Christopher Cool, some say Calgary's Funniest and ...
Jul 04, 2023