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Former Reform Party leader expresses concerns ahead of federal election
CALGARY- The founder of what was the Reform Party of Canada is worried that a pervasive level of alienation could leave the country more divided after the federal election.Preston Manning told the Can...
Sep 26, 2019

Quebec First Nation challenging commercial lobster fishing limits
LISTUGUJ, Que. - An Indigenous band in eastern Quebec is challenging the limits of its commercial fishing licence, saying the federal government should allow its members to sell lobster caught during ...
Sep 26, 2019

Telus announces $16 billion over five years to improve internet in Alberta
EDMONTON- Telus has announced a multi-billion dollar investment into Alberta internet over the next five years.The telecommunications company announced Tuesday they plan to invest $16 billion in Alber...
Sep 26, 2019

Liberals say one-fourth of land and ocean waters to be protected by 2025
SUDBURY, Ont. - The federal Liberals say one-fourth of Canada's land will be given protected status over the next six years if they are re-elected. Leader Justin Trudeau is also promising to protect o...
Sep 26, 2019

Strong earthquake jolts Pakistan, kills 22 and injures 700
MIRPUR, Pakistan - A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Pakistan on Tuesday, badly damaging scores of homes and shops and killing at least 22 people and injuring over 700, officials sa...
Sep 26, 2019

Italy scores 7 tries, routs Canada 48-7 at Rugby World Cup
FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy made it 14 tries in two Rugby World Cup wins and nearly 100 points scored after crushing Canada 48-7 on Thursday. Only two missed conversions blotted a one-sided contest where I...
Sep 26, 2019

Photo contest to showcase Ponoka and the people who live there
PONOKA- With the fall season officially underway and brilliant fall colours all around, the Town of Ponoka is launching a photo contest to capture some of the natural beauty of the season. "We are inv...
Sep 26, 2019

2019 Ag Innovations Finalists set to compete for $25,000
RED DEER- The Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Westerner Park from November 6 to 8. The event is a chance to explore the newest equipment, technology, and services in the agriculture indust...
Sep 26, 2019

“Best Soup in the City Cook-off” contest supporting The Mustard Seed
RED DEER- The Mustard Seed will be hosting Bowls for Bellies, a unique and exciting event for the "Best Soup in the City Cook-off" on Sunday, September 29. Joining the event will be 15 restaurants fro...
Sep 26, 2019

Ex-French President Chirac, who stood up to US, dies at 86
PARIS - Jacques Chirac, a two-term French president who was the first leader to acknowledge France's role in the Holocaust and defiantly opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, has died at age 86. ...
Sep 26, 2019