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United Conservatives promising 25 per cent seniors discount for some services
CALGARY - The United Conservative Party is promising to make life more affordable for seniors in Alberta.Leader Danielle Smith says the help will include introducing a 25 per cent discount for seniors...
May 11, 2023
Protesters of UCP leader’s private health comments storm stage at news event
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith had to be hustled offstage by security after a handful of placard-waving protesters her news conference over comments about selling hospita...
May 11, 2023
Parliamentary hearing on Canada Soccer turns testy with Crooks' veracity questioned
Newly elected Canada Soccer president Charmaine Crooks went before the Heritage Committee on Thursday, telling MPs she sees an "opportunity to reset" the beleaguered governing body. "I strongly believ...
May 11, 2023
Jets goalie Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy finalist for third time
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for the third time Hellebuyck, Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins w...
May 11, 2023
Chinook's Edge School Division honors former Treasurer Susan Roy with award
The Board for the Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) has announced Susan Roy as the winner of their 2023 Roy E. Cope Award.Roy E. Cope was the Superintendent of Schools for Red Deer prior to the cr...
May 11, 2023
Reports: Ryan Reynolds' bid for NHL's Ottawa Senators will not proceed
OTTAWA - It appears Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is out as a prospective owner of the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that a bid for the team by real estate developers ...
May 11, 2023
Canada to sanction Moldova groups aiding Russia, send judges to boost integrity
OTTAWA - Canada has set the stage with Moldova to start sanctioning people and companies based in that Eastern European country who are helping Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Jus...
May 11, 2023
Celebrate Otis the Owl's 20th birthday this Saturday
This Saturday, central Alberta's most famous owl is turning 20.Otis, who's become a mascot of sorts for the Medicine River Wildlife Centre, will welcome guests to his home for a day of fun and educati...
May 11, 2023
Man indicted on 98 charges including hate crimes for 2022 shooting at Taiwanese church in California
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A man accused of killing one person and wounding five others when he opened fire at a Southern California church luncheon last year has been charged with dozens of federal hat...
May 11, 2023
Man who choked NYC subway passenger to death will face manslaughter charge, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) - Manhattan prosecutors said Thursday that they will bring criminal charges against a man who used a deadly chokehold on an unruly passenger aboard a New York City subway train, an incid...
May 11, 2023