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Teck merger a 'vote of confidence,' says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada's 'engine'
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70 billion mining giant based in B.C. is a "vote of confidence" showing the ...
Sep 11, 2025
Alberta businesses outline priorities ahead of municipal elections
With municipal elections taking place across Alberta this fall, the Business Council of Alberta (BCA) has released a new report, Municipal Matters: Business Priorities for Alberta's Local Governments,...
Sep 11, 2025
Liberal MPs reluctant to lower 2030 and 2035 climate targets
EDMONTON - Some Liberal MPs are reluctant to see their government lower its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2035, as Prime Minister Mark Carney stays quiet on whether Canada is ...
Sep 11, 2025
High-speed rail construction could begin in four years, LeBlanc says
MONTREAL - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government's new major projects office will work to get construction underway on the Alto high-speed rail line within four years. He says...
Sep 11, 2025
FCSS Winter Warmth Fundraiser in Blackfalds
Join us Thursday, Oct 2 at the Blackfalds Community Hall for the FCSS Winter Warmth Fundraiser. Enjoy an music, a lovely dinner and an exciting live auction featuring delectable desserts and artisan-c...
Sep 11, 2025
Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A federal judge in Arizona temporarily blocked the Trump administration from removing dozens of Guatemalan and Honduran children living in shelters or foster care after coming to ...
Sep 11, 2025
No injuries reported in two-vehicle crash in north Red Deer
Fortunately there were no injuries following a two-vehicle collision in north Red Deer Tuesday night.Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2025, Red Deer RCMP received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle co...
Sep 11, 2025
Drought deepens in Eastern Canada as West sees some improvement: monitor
Officials say a deepening drought in Central and Atlantic Canada is creating water supply issues and underlining concerns about crop conditions and wildfires. The latest national outlook shows large p...
Sep 11, 2025
BBB warns owners of lost pets to beware of extortion scam
Owners of lost pets are being warned about a pet extortion scam."This scam highlights the lengths that scammers will take to get your hard earned money," says Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen, President/CEO o...
Sep 11, 2025
B.C. First Nations and logging firm want Walbran Valley old-growth blockade to end
VANCOUVER - The Pacheedaht First Nation on Vancouver Island says a blockade opposed to old-growth logging on its traditional territory in the Walbran Valley near Port Renfrew, B.C., is undermining its...
Sep 11, 2025