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Meeting of the minds helpful, but fear remains ahead of shelter closure
Red Deer's shelter situation is on the precipice of a new chapter, Oct. 1 marking the first day without a larger temporary facility in 18 months.In March 2020, amid declaration of a global pandemic, t...
Sep 12, 2021
'It's a different animal': History shows there are no sure bets in Calgary Centre
CALGARY - When it comes to the cookie-cutter pattern of federal politics in the Conservative heartland of Alberta, Calgary Centre is an anomaly. The Tories often sweep much of Alberta, other than one ...
Sep 12, 2021
The West Bloc: Maverick Party looks to BQ as inspiration to ensure western interests
AIRDRIE, Alta. - Jay Hill was an early believer in Preston Manning's Western-based political dream and its slogan "the West wants in." He ran unsuccessfully as a Reform Party candidate in 1988 but was...
Sep 12, 2021
Entrepreneur helping Afghans is 'shining example of Canadian compassion': minister
OTTAWA - A Toronto property developer who has worked tirelessly to help hundreds of people fleeing the Taliban settle in Canada - spending $50,000 to buy them essential supplies - has been praised as ...
Sep 12, 2021
B.C. groups concerned over lack of compromise in COVID-19 vaccine card plan
VANCOUVER - A group of British Columbia community organizations wants changes to the province's COVID-19 vaccine card, saying it fails to account for the needs of people who face legitimate barriers t...
Sep 12, 2021
Riding snapshot: Liberals hope to recapture Calgary Skyview from Conservatives
CALGARY - This Calgary riding is one to watch as the Liberals have pegged it as a potential win, with leader Justin Trudeau visiting his party's candidate during week one of the campaign. Calgary Skyv...
Sep 12, 2021
Iran to allow new memory cards in UN's nuclear site cameras
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - The head of Iran's civilian nuclear program says Tehran will allow U.N. inspectors to install new memory cards into surveillance cameras at its sensitive atomic sites and to contin...
Sep 12, 2021
Taliban: Women can study in gender-segregated universities
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Women in Afghanistan can continue to study in universities, including at post-graduate levels, but classrooms will be gender-segregated and Islamic dress is compulsory, the h...
Sep 12, 2021
Lions quarterback Mike Reilly throws four TDs in 45-13 blowout win over Redblacks
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions recorded their first home win since Oct. 5, 2019 in fine style, defeating the Ottawa Redblacks 45-13 on Saturday night at B.C. Place. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly went 22 f...
Sep 11, 2021
Henry drives Desperate Man to victory in $1-million Pepsi North America Cup race
CAMPBELLVILLE, ONTARIO - Trevor Henry has his first victory in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. The driver from Arthur, Ont., rallied Desperate Man from fourth off the final turn to overtake 3/...
Sep 11, 2021