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Wetlands, forests can help cities save millions in climate adaptation costs:study
HALIFAX - As Canadian communities brace for rising risks of spring flooding related to climate change, a non-profit group has published findings suggesting preservin...
Mar 01, 2020
Wet'suwet'en chiefs, ministers reach draft arrangement in pipeline dispute
SMITHERS, B.C. - Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and senior government ministers reached a proposed arrangement Sunday following days of discussions over a pipeline dispute that prompted solidarity pro...
Mar 01, 2020
Expat Americans in Canada gear up to weigh in on Democratic primary race
WASHINGTON - Even though they live in Canada, expatriate Americans north of the border are gearing up to weigh in on the Democratic nomination on Super Tuesday and beyond as the battle to challen...
Mar 01, 2020
Ontario reports four new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus
TORONTO - Ontario health officials announced four more cases of the new coronavirus in the province on Sunday, bringing the total diagnoses in Canada to 24. All four of the patients had recently trave...
Mar 01, 2020
Symposium in Red Deer to shine a light on sexual violence issues
It's time to shine a light on the hidden truths and realities behind sexual violence.The Psychology Society of Red Deer College (Psyc. Society) and the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (C...
Mar 01, 2020
Team Alberta picks up 86 Special Olympics medals in Thunder Bay
Alberta's delegation -- lovingly known as the Wolfpack -- to the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games is returning hone with a hefty medal haul of 34 gold, 26 silver and 26 bronze.The Games happe...
Mar 01, 2020
Feds in contact with Ethiopian government over individuals detained from Medicine Hat charity
MEDICINE HAT, AB.- A day after fifteen members of the Medicine Hat organization Canadian Humanitarian were detained over allegations of practicing medicine without permission, the federal government s...
Mar 01, 2020 A 2015 fundraiser at Medalta held to help with the Canadian Humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia(Photo courtesy of Canadian Humanitarian Website)
Wildfire season in Alberta starts March 1
The province's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is reminding Albertans that wildfire season begins March 1.The start of wildfire season in Alberta is one month earlier than in most other jurisdict...
Mar 01, 2020 (Government of Alberta)
Town of Ponoka and Ponoka County sign new agreements
Shared Recreation Services Funding AgreementPonoka Town Council and Ponoka County Council have signed a new five-year Shared Recreation Services Funding Agreement which outlines an equitable shared fu...
Mar 01, 2020
'Leaders of Tomorrow' chili dinner and auction
Proceeds will go to help educate students -- the Leaders of Tomorrow -- through training courses, activities and leadership camps.When: Saturday April 4, 2020Where: Spruce View Community HallDetails: ...
Mar 01, 2020 (Spruce View And District Lions Club)