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Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan worries she will die as military ends operations
A Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan says she's worried she will die before she is able to return to her Ontario home and is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The woman, who says her friends cal...
Aug 26, 2021
Innisfail RCMP seeking assistance in identifying vandalism suspect
Innisfail Mounties are hoping you can help them identify a suspect wanted in connection with an act of vandalism in the community's downtown this month.On Aug. 14, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Innisfai...
Aug 26, 2021
Province discontinuing Alberta Indian Tax Exemption card, but will keep tax exemptions
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is taking a step that it believes will make "life easier" for First Nations peoples in the province.They will be discontinuing the Alberta Indian Tax Exemption ...
Aug 26, 2021
Singh stops in Winnipeg, makes housing promises with Indigenous candidates
WINNIPEG - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reiterated housing commitments as he made election campaign stops in Winnipeg ridings with significant Indigenous populations. Singh's first stop on the Man...
Aug 26, 2021
PWHPA to hold Dream Gap Tour international showcase tournament in Nova Scotia
TRURO, N.S. - The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association will hold a Secret Dream Gap tour tournament Nov. 12-13 in Truro, N.S. Teams from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Boston will participa...
Aug 26, 2021
Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosi...
Aug 26, 2021
Rebecca Smith meets fans and Olympic peer at Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Central Albertans had the chance to get up close and personal with an Olympic medal winner on Wednesday.Red Deer native Rebecca Smith was at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (ASHFM) for a me...
Aug 26, 2021
Green Leader Paul points out threats targeting her online, calls for accountability
OTTAWA - Green Party Leader Annamie Paul said she has been receiving threats online from people saying they will show up to disrupt her party's campaign events. Paul said in a news release her party h...
Aug 26, 2021
Local skateboard enthusiasts tour central Alberta skateparks
As the sport of skateboarding continues to grow, youth from five municipalities/organizations are being given an opportunity to try out four different skateparks in central Alberta on Aug. 26. The Cen...
Aug 26, 2021
RCMP investigating hack of spy watchdog network involving theft of files, agency says
OTTAWA - The national spy watchdog says the RCMP is investigating a cybersecurity breach that resulted in the theft of two files and the compromise of personal information. The National Security and I...
Aug 26, 2021