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Western Premiers meet in Edmonton
EDMONTON - There were smiles, handshakes and even a joke or two as Canada's western premiers emerged from their day-long meeting in Edmonton.There has been friction between the leaders of late over Br...
Jun 28, 2019 From left to right: John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia; Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon; Robert McLeod, Premier of the Northwest Territories; Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta; Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan; Joe Savikataaq, Premier of Nunavut; Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba.(Photo: Government of Alberta)
France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
PARIS - Schools are dousing kids with water and nursing homes are equipping the elderly with hydration sensors as France and other nations battle a record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. Seve...
Jun 28, 2019
Drayton Valley weekly RCMP report June 20-27
June 209:24 am - Drayton Valley - Carlton East Apartments - Complainant reporting a break and enter to their apartment sometime overnight. WiFi router taken. 3:30 pm - Drayton Valley - 55A Street - Co...
Jun 28, 2019
Sisterhood formed through rainbow babies
A new sisterhood of sorts has formed following a photo shoot this spring that brought together local women who have miscarried, but are now expecting a 'Rainbow Baby.'Local newborn photographer Paige ...
Jun 28, 2019
Drive safe and sober this Canada Day long weekend
EDMONTON- The Government of Alberta is joining many traffic safety advocates and emergency response organizations in recognizing Impaired Driving Awareness Month during July. Driving while impaired by...
Jun 28, 2019
Nominations open for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
EDMONTON- Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community."Alberta's 1,600,000 volunteers are the heartbeat behind the rec...
Jun 28, 2019
Eric Trump says he was spit on at Chicago cocktail lounge
CHICAGO - President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump said the U.S. Secret Service took an employee of a Chicago cocktail lounge into custody after she spit on him. Eric Trump told Breitbart News in a tel...
Jun 28, 2019
Desert Ride looking to end Sam-Son Farm's drought in Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Steve Bahen and Desert Ride face a formidable challenge in returning Sam-Son Farm to the winner's circle at the $1-million Queen's Plate. The Woodbine Oaks champion will be the lone fil...
Jun 28, 2019
In the news today, June 28
Five stories in the news for Friday, June 28 --- CHINESE SPY CASE TANGLED IN SECRECY SPATS The case of a Canadian man accused of trying to spy for China is once again tied up in mysteri...
Jun 28, 2019
At The Turn: Practice, persistence pays off in golf's Parkinson Project
CHATSWORTH, Ont. - Seeking solace in enormous homemade cheeseburgers, coolers of cold beer and handfuls of Advil, eight old friends were nursing their wounds from the day's 36-hole marathon,...
Jun 28, 2019