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The unemployment rate ticked down to a nine year low of 6.2 per cent in August, approaching what economists refer to as “full employment.” So what is full employment? It’s the lowest...

CRANBROOK, B.C. - The unprecedented, aggressive behaviour of three blazes in southeastern British Columbia has forced firefighting crews to withdraw from the area, the BC Wildfire Service said on Frid...

UPDATE [SEPT. 25] – Red Deer RCMP advise Joyce Southworth, 52, has been located. She was reported missing Aug. 26. RCMP thank the public for their help.

While Rugby Canada continues its due diligence on pro rugby, an Ontario club is taking the first step up the North American ladder. The Ontario Arrows will make their debut Saturday in Colorado agains...

Two men were taken to hospital following a workplace accident at the QEII/Gaetz Avenue Interchange. Occupational Health and Safety continues to investigate the incident that happened just before 11 p....

OTTAWA - Federal government policies tying environmental impacts to regulatory approval of pipelines are sending investors fleeing for more certain ground, critics and pipeline proponents said Friday....

WINNIPEG - Federal Conservatives emerged Friday from two days of meetings, upbeat about the task ahead of holding the Liberals to account and strengthening their own party. The work begins in earnest ...

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks signed restricted free agent Bo Horvat to a US$33-million, six-year contract extension Friday. The 22-year-old centre led the lowly Canucks with 52 points (20 goals, ...

CALGARY - An appeal has been launched by 24-year-old Derek Saretzky, on both his conviction and sentence for the murders of 69-year-old Hanne Meketech, 27-year-old Terry Blanchette and his two-year-ol...

The Red Deer Judo Club finally has a permanent home. After moving between 16 homes in its 50 year existence, the club now has a forever home on Petrolia Drive on the east side of Gasoline Alley. Dojo ...