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Town of Stettler to establish independent fire department, County doubts savings estimates
The Town of Stettler and County of Stettler have formally parted ways on fire services.In a news release Wednesday, the town says it is moving forward with independent fire services, instead of joinin...
Jul 23, 2025
Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state
Opponents from Washington state of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada are vowing to fight, saying the ongoing trade war has delivered a heavy blow to American border communiti...
Jul 23, 2025
Red Deer McDonald's worker's art selected for cross-country in-store use
A Red Deer McDonald's employee will have his art plastered on packaging, in-restaurant displays, and more, across the country after a recent company-wide talent search.The initiative is called 'Made a...
Jul 23, 2025
Stampeders wide receiver Damien Alford on a touchdown tear in CFL rookie season
CALGARY - Damien Alford says before his nickname was "Moose", it was "Bambi". "My freshman year, I was all skinny and didn't have that much weight on me," recalled the Calgary Stampeders wide receiver...
Jul 23, 2025
Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects
OTTAWA - A new think tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects might affect Indigenous Peoples' rights - and warns that it co...
Jul 23, 2025
House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) - A House subcommittee on Wednesday voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after Democrats successfully goaded ...
Jul 23, 2025
Spain beats Germany 1-0 to reach Euro '25 final vs. England and repeat of World Cup title game
ZURICH (AP) - Aitana Bonmat scored in extra time to send Spain to its first-ever Women's European Championship final with a 1-0 win over Germany on Wednesday, setting up a repeat of the 2023 World Cup...
Jul 23, 2025
Changes to AgriStability, internal trade among discussion items at meeting of Canada's agriculture ministers
Canada's agriculture ministers agreed to some enhancements to the AgriStability program at a meeting held virtually on Thursday.A release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says the rate of compens...
Jul 23, 2025
New CEO to lead Assisted Living Alberta
The provincial government has announced Gord Johnston will lead Assisted Living Alberta as it transforms how the province cares for aging and vulnerable Albertans. After a nationwide competitive searc...
Jul 23, 2025
CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach Afshin Ghotbi, hires Martin Nash
VANCOUVER - Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach...
Jul 23, 2025