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Soybean and lentil success: Agriculture census shows trend to more crop variety
Fewer and slightly older Canadian producers are planting more cropland on larger farms and are making relatively stable profits. That’s the general overview of the 2016 Census of Agriculture rel...
May 10, 2017
Rock nation? Dwayne Johnson considering run for White House
LOS ANGELES - After conquering Hollywood, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may have his sights set on the White House. The actor and former pro wrestler tells GQ that a presidential run is “...
May 10, 2017
Rapper Travis Scott designs special shirts for Rockets fans
HOUSTON - Travis Scott and the Houston Rockets will have a special treat for fans attending Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal series against San Antonio on Thursday night. Everyone will recei...
May 10, 2017
A protective partisan wall forms around Trump, with just a few cracks in it
WASHINGTON - The political earthquake touched off by President Donald Trump’s sudden firing of an FBI director investigating his campaign’s ties to Russia left only the slightest, most sub...
May 10, 2017
Disgraced Senator gets to keep pension as he quits
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is blaming its Conservative predecessor for the fact Don Meredith will be able to collect an annual pension now that the disgraced Ontario senator has formally resigned...
May 10, 2017
Rebuilding after disasters should stress safer, better, Goodale says
OTTAWA - As the devastating floodwaters recede in Ontario and Quebec, the key to preventing a similar disaster in future is to avoid making the mistakes that led to problems in the first place, says P...
May 10, 2017
B.C. election brings unwelcome uncertainty for business as Greens hold balance
CALGARY - British Columbia’s election has brought unwelcome doubt for the business sector, given the prospect of an ascendant Green party influencing policy on pipelines, natural gas exports, hy...
May 10, 2017
City promoting National Emergency Preparedness Week
Plan. Prepare. Be Aware. The theme for this year's National Emergency Preparedness Week promotes knowing the risks in your community, making an emergency plan for your family, and having a 72-hour eme...
May 10, 2017
Red Deer County finalizes tax freeze for 2017
RED DEER- Red Deer County Council has approved the 2017 municipal tax rate bylaw. In recognition of the continued economic challenges, Council has approved a zero percent increase in tax rates. Major ...
May 10, 2017
Hundreds of extra troops sent to Quebec as feds warn about more floods in B.C.
OTTAWA - The military is deploying hundreds of additional soldiers to help with flood-relief efforts in Quebec, even as the federal government warns about more flooding in British Columbia. The extra ...
May 10, 2017