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Update on proposed new dog park and skateboard park expansion in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka has completed the first round of public consultation on conceptual plans for a proposed new dog park and skateboard park expansion.The Town says it would like to thank citizens who ...
Jun 24, 2022
Ledecky stretches 22-medal record at worlds with 800 title
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win on Friday. Ledecky clocked 8:08.04 to win ...
Jun 24, 2022
Alberta Community Justice Awards celebrated in Lacombe
The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) and Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services joined the Alberta government last week in celebrating the 31st annual Alberta Community Justice Award...
Jun 24, 2022
Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades on Friday, a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the lo...
Jun 24, 2022
'Heartbreaking': Afghan-Canadians say earthquake could make humanitarian crisis worse
Some Afghan-Canadians say they are worried Wednesday's magnitude 6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan could heighten the country's already dire humanitarian crisis. Afghan state media says the earthqua...
Jun 24, 2022
Stampeders kicker René Paredes rising to the occasion in big moments to start season
CALGARY - Ren Paredes resumed his reliability for the Calgary Stampeders with game-winning field goals in the team's two comeback wins to start the CFL season. The 37-year-old kicker in his 11th seaso...
Jun 24, 2022
Canada's Liendo wins second medal at worlds with bronze in 100 butterfly
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canadian swimmer Joshua Liendo claimed his second medal at the world aquatics championships with a bronze in the men's 100-metre butterfly Friday. Liendo, from Markham, Ont., poste...
Jun 24, 2022
Physician negotiations update: Joint statement
Health Minister Jason Copping and Alberta Medical Association (AMA) president Dr. Michelle Warren issued the following update on physician negotiations this week:"Discussions between the Government of...
Jun 24, 2022
Liberals leave disability benefit bill in limbo as Parliament breaks for summer
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has not called their disability benefit legislation for debate before Parliament breaks for summer, despite promised action since 2020 and recent pleas from org...
Jun 24, 2022
Reduced speed limits and temporary four-way stop in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka, in cooperation with Alberta Transportation, is once again implementing its annual traffic control plan to help ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety during the 2022 Ponoka Stampede....
Jun 24, 2022