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Arians retires as Bucs' coach, Bowles promoted to top spot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Bruce Arians has decided to retire as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and move into a front-office role with the team, a stunning move announced Wednesday night. Arians, who will ...
Mar 30, 2022
Local business proud to celebrate Grand Opening after surviving pandemic hurdles
After two years of overcoming challenges and hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic shortly after their opening, a unique Red Deer business has weathered the storm and is finally able to celebrate...
Mar 30, 2022
New legislation announced to spur innovation in finance sector
Officials with the Alberta government say proposed legislation would help diversify the economy by making it easier for finance and fintech companies to develop new products and services in Alberta.If...
Mar 30, 2022
Paxlovid to be available at more Alberta pharmacies
Starting April 1, more Alberta pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible residents.Paxlovid is the first COVID-19 treatment approved by Health Canada that can be taken orally at ...
Mar 30, 2022
B.C. landslide caused 100-metre high tsunami, set off earthquake scale: study
VANCOUVER - A retreating glacier in a remote British Columbia valley caused a massive landslide that crested a 100-metre tall tsunami, wiped out kilometres of salmon habitat and was detected as far aw...
Mar 30, 2022
Government aiming to give Albertans stronger voice in democracy
Alberta's Recall Act and Citizen Initiative Act will come into force on April 7.Government officials say the Recall Act strengthens democracy by giving Albertans a method to hold elected officials acc...
Mar 30, 2022
Renewal deadline for commercial carriers extended
Alberta's government has announced an extension to the deadline for commercial carriers to renew Safety Fitness Certificates (SFC) that are required to operate in Alberta.Provincial officials say comm...
Mar 30, 2022
Trial date set for former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen charged with sexual assault
VANCOUVER - A trial date has been set for a former Vancouver Canucks forward charged with sexual assault. Jake Virtanen's case is set to be heard by a judge and jury in B.C. Supreme Court starting on ...
Mar 30, 2022
New Alberta Child and Youth Advocate named
A new Child and Youth Advocate for Alberta is due to be sworn-in next month.Terri Pelton will be sworn-in as Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate on April 5."With a career spanning more than 30 years as...
Mar 30, 2022
Building national monument honouring residential school students to take five years
Ottawa is eyeing a five-year timeline to build a national monument to honour children who suffered its residential schools system. Construction of a memorial in the national capital was listed as one ...
Mar 30, 2022