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Alberta shrugs off B.C. legal challenge on wine ban, says much more at stake
EDMONTON - The full costs of the action can be charged to the losing province and if the province doesn’t fix the problem within the time set out by the panel, it can be fined up to $10 million....
Feb 20, 2018
Revamped River Bend ski area opens Friday
If you've ever wanted to try out cross country skiing, head down to River Bend Golf and Recreation Area this Friday for free cross country ski rentals, complimentary food and beverages, entertainment ...
Feb 20, 2018
Stylish Queen Elizabeth II makes first Fashion Week visit
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II has always dressed with style and flair - but Tuesday marked her first visit to the showy catwalks of London Fashion Week. The monarch squeezed in the front row, chatting w...
Feb 20, 2018
Junos not naming replacement nominees after Hedley withdraws from 3 categories
The Juno Awards will not be naming replacement nominees now that embattled rockers Hedley have withdrawn from consideration for group of the year, pop album of the year and the fan choice prize. The V...
Feb 20, 2018
Wanted woman arrested in Oriole Park following collision, brief foot chase
A local woman wanted on outstanding warrants has been arrested following a run in with police last week. It was shortly before 7 a.m. on February 16 when Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a suspi...
Feb 20, 2018
Medicine River Wildlife Centre close to reopening with addition of new hospital
For four long years, the doors of the Medicine River Wildlife Centre have been closed to visitors. Located 45 kilometres west of Innisfail, the animal hospital and education centre has been working to...
Feb 20, 2018
Judge rules 'vulgar' slur against reporter was not a public disturbance
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A notorious sexist slur aimed at a reporter in St. John’s, N.L., was vulgar and offensive but not a crime under the circumstances, a judge ruled Tuesday. Provincial cour...
Feb 20, 2018
People with disabilities stuck in hospital for years as reports called for exit
HALIFAX - A rare look at the documented efforts of people with disabilities to leave a psychiatric hospital emerged Tuesday in Nova Scotia, with stories of beatings and deepening frustration as the ye...
Feb 20, 2018
Pipeline delays impose 'demonstrable' cost to Canada's economy: Scotibank
CALGARY - Delayed oil pipeline construction is causing a steep discount for Canadian crude prices that is costing the economy roughly $15.6 billion a year, according to Scotiabank. “Pipeline app...
Feb 20, 2018
Canada 150 saw record number of international tourists: Statistics Canada
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says international tourism set an annual record during Canada 150 last year, with 20.8 million trips of one or more nights. The overall figure surpasses the previous record ...
Feb 20, 2018