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Smart agri-tech projects funded by Alberta Government
New cutting-edge agricultural technology could soon be available for farmers and other producers.The Government of Alberta, through the Alberta Innovates Smart Agriculture and Food Digitalization and ...
May 26, 2022
Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams' star, dies
Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams," has died. He was 67. Liotta's publicist, Jen Al...
May 26, 2022
Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years
CALGARY, AB - A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.Hussein Borhot, 36, appeared before Court of Queen's Bench Jus...
May 26, 2022
Alberta funding Crime Stoppers for the first time
Crime Stoppers has been operating in Alberta for 40 years, but for the first time, it has secured stable funding.The Government of Alberta announced $850,000 over the next three years for the organiza...
May 26, 2022
Province appoints new chief for Alberta Human Rights Commission
The provincial government has named a chief for the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals. Collin May has been appointed to the position.The commission's mandate is to reduce discrimination in...
May 26, 2022
Minke whale carcass found southeast of Montreal is likely one seen near city: expert
MONTREAL - A researcher says a dead whale found today in the St. Lawrence River southeast of Montreal is probably one of two minke whales seen near the city earlier this month. Robert Michaud, preside...
May 26, 2022
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on sentencing for Quebec City mosque shooter
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will rule Friday on the sentencing of a man who went on a deadly shooting spree at a Quebec City mosque. The high court decision in Alexandre Bissonnette's case wi...
May 26, 2022
Vancouver Canucks sign Swedish prospect Linus Karlsson to entry-level deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward prospect Linus Karlsson to an entry-level contract. Karlsson, 22, played 52 games for Skelleftea AIK of the Swedish Hockey League last season and ...
May 26, 2022
Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony
OTTAWA - Murray Sinclair received the Order of Canada Thursday for dedicating his life to championing Indigenous Peoples' rights and freedoms. Sinclair held his wife's hand as the award was announced ...
May 26, 2022
Ponoka RCMP officer involved shooting
Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch, with the assistance of the Central Alberta District General Investigation Section, have concluded their investigation into the events leading up to an officer invol...
May 26, 2022