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Provincial politicians asking Albertans to support farmers, ranchers
The provincial government is calling on people to support Alberta farmers and ranchers as they deal with trade disputes.Provincial politicians were joined by industry representatives from the beef, po...
Jul 04, 2019 Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen (second from left), Premier Jason Kenney (third from left), and representatives of beef, pork and canola producers in Alberta. (Government of Alberta)
Gibraltar detains Syria-bound supertanker with Iranian oil
MADRID - Authorities in Gibraltar said they intercepted an Iranian supertanker Thursday that was believed to be breaching European Union sanctions by carrying a shipment of Tehran's crude oil to war-r...
Jul 04, 2019
EU chief struggles to sell job winners to hostile lawmakers
BRUSSELS - European Council President Donald Tusk appealed Thursday to hostile lawmakers to endorse a raft of nominees for some of the EU's most coveted jobs amid accusations that he and the bloc's le...
Jul 04, 2019
2020 Census to be printed without citizenship question
WASHINGTON - Days after the U.S. Supreme Court halted the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau has started the process of printing the questionnaire without th...
Jul 04, 2019
Alberta to hold $2.5-million public inquiry into funding for oilsands foes
CALGARY - The Alberta government is holding a public inquiry into funding of environmental campaigns it says have prevented the province's resources from getting to new customers. Premier Jason K...
Jul 04, 2019
French Michael Jackson fans sue 'Leaving Neverland' accusers
PARIS - Three Michael Jackson fan clubs in France are suing two men who accused the singer of sexual abuse in the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland." The lawsuit accuses Wade Robson and James Safechu...
Jul 04, 2019
Town of Rocky working to recoup over $55k in unpaid property taxes
The Town of Rocky Mountain House is working to collect on tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid property taxes.Council passed a motion on Tuesday to take possession of two properties that did not sel...
Jul 04, 2019
City feels downtown moves will inspire confidence
The City of Red Deer wants to lead by example in rewriting the narrative for the downtown area by opening three new facilities aimed at addressing public safety, economic diversification and culture."...
Jul 04, 2019 Mayor Tara Veer stands outside of The City of Red Deer's new Culture Services building. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Blue Jays ace Marcus Stroman misses start, day-to-day with shoulder cramp
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman isn't going to pitch again until his non-throwing shoulder is ready. Stroman was scheduled to start for the Blue Jays against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday night but...
Jul 04, 2019
Quebec invests $47 million in youth protection to cut down wait lists
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is investing $47 million in the province's maligned youth protection system, in an effort to add more staff and cut down on lengthy wait lists. Junior health minister ...
Jul 04, 2019