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Harvest 99 per cent complete throughout central Alberta
Harvest of major crops is 99 per cent complete throughout central Alberta, and fall fieldwork is near completion.That according to the latest and final Crop Report of the season from Agriculture Finan...
Oct 14, 2022

Quebec youth care agency not serious about fighting racism: Indigenous advocate
MONTREAL - An advocate for Indigenous people says a Montreal-based child and family services agency isn't serious about improving care for Indigenous youth. Nakuset, director of the Native Women's She...
Oct 14, 2022

Canadian pro fisher Cooper Gallant qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2023
For the first time this year, Cooper Gallant will fish totally for fun. There'll be no pressure on the 24-year-old Bowmanville, Ont., native at the season-ending Bassmaster Central Open event that beg...
Oct 14, 2022

After worst-to-first season, Atletico Ottawa hopes to make mark in CPL playoffs
Atletico Ottawa continues its worst-to-first season Saturday with its first visit to the Canadian Premier League playoffs, taking on defending champion Pacific FC on Vancouver Island in semifinal play...
Oct 14, 2022

Canada leading, not lagging, global green energy transition, but more to do: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is leading, not lagging, the global shift towards green energy in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this week, Freeland...
Oct 14, 2022

Traffic disruptions along 49 Street near 50A Street
Red Deer drivers are advised of upcoming lane closures along 49 Street near 50A Street as crews work on stormwater infrastructure in the area.Between Monday, October 17, and Friday, October 21, City o...
Oct 14, 2022

Road closure on 47 Avenue between 47 Street and 49 Street
Red Deer drivers are advised of an upcoming road closure on 47 Avenue between 47 Street and 49 Street as crews work on water and sanitary infrastructure in the area.Starting at 7 a.m. Friday, October ...
Oct 14, 2022

Elks welcome Argonauts, still looking for first home victory of CFL season
EDMONTON - Sooner or later, the Edmonton Elks are going to win a home game. The Toronto Argonauts would rather it be later. The Elks (4-12) enter Saturday's game with the East-leading Argos (9-6) on a...
Oct 14, 2022

No timeline for hiring Iran sanctions staff, federal minister says
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says that while legislation is coming within weeks to get tough on the Iranian regime, there is no timeline for hiring people to enforce fresh sanctions...
Oct 14, 2022

Wynton Marsalis joins forces with Michigan Marching Band
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Wynton Marsalis has done just about everything in the world of music. One thing he hasn't, however, is team up his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with a college marching band...
Oct 14, 2022