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Red Deer Polytechnic Volleyball acknowledged at ACAC awards
Eight student-athletes and a head coach from the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings and Queens Volleyball teams have been recognized by the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). Raya Roesler, a m...
Feb 22, 2024
‘Grey Cup or bust:' Vernon Adams Jr. talks B.C. Lions goals after re-signing
SURREY, B.C. - Vernon Adams Jr. is clear about his and his team's focus: the Grey Cup. Adams signed a two-year extension with the B.C. Lions on Wednesday, affirming his status as the team's top quarte...
Feb 22, 2024
Potato company in Alberta expanding to produce more ready-to-cook spuds
A company has qualified for Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program by building a new facility to produce ready-to-cook spuds.The Little Potato Company is building a new $39.5 million ...
Feb 22, 2024
Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers
VICTORIA - British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy has delivered an election-year budget that includes benefits for families and businesses as well as an increased deficit. Here are some of i...
Feb 22, 2024
Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two
VANCOUVER - Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British Columbia was introducing one free cycle of invitro fertilization treatment for anyone who wants to start a family. Fin...
Feb 22, 2024
B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF
VICTORIA - The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province's deficit. Here are some highlights: THE DEF...
Feb 22, 2024
Upcoming road closure on 48 Street
Local motorists are advised of an upcoming road closure on 48 Street as underground utility upgrades are completed.City officials say a portion of 48 Street from 48 Avenue to 49 Avenue will be closed ...
Feb 22, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios a student of the game
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Team officials, reporters and camera operators often gather behind the chain-link fence near the gang mounds at the Blue Jays' player development complex to watch bullpen sessions duri...
Feb 22, 2024
Alberta signs MOU for energy cooperation with Ukraine
Standing in solidarity, provincial government officials say Alberta and Ukraine's Ministry of Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish closer collaboration and support in th...
Feb 22, 2024
Returner Leake looking to help Edmonton Elks reverse their fortunes in 2024
It certainly would be fitting if Javon Leake broke the CFL single-season record for punt-return touchdowns in 2024. The CFL's top special-teams player last season signed a one-year deal with the Edmon...
Feb 22, 2024