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Public library funding maintained in 2025 provincial budget
If passed, Alberta's Budget 2025 will maintain its funding levels for public libraries by investing $39 million to support them. The funding will be distributed to 225 library boards across the provin...
May 02, 2025
Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election. Here's a qu...
May 02, 2025
Sexual Violence Awareness Month promotes shared responsibility, culture of consent
In Alberta, the month of May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a government initiative to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent.Both Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Cult...
May 02, 2025
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91. He halted executions and went to prison for corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state's death row, has died. He was 91. Kan...
May 02, 2025
Toronto, Montreal to open PWHL playoffs next week; opponents TBA
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire will host the opening games of the PWHL semifinals next week, though opponents have yet to be determined. Game 1 of Toronto's series is scheduled f...
May 02, 2025
Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal
OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Canada has laid 200 charges against mining company ArcelorMittal Canada for alleged violations of the Fisheries Act. In a news release, the government says the ...
May 02, 2025
Carney's spring to-do list includes Trump and trade barriers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election. He now has a long list of tasks to complete in t...
May 02, 2025
The 151st Kentucky Derby could be a mudder's delight with rain in the forecast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Derby is tough to win, with a huge field of stampeding horses and 150,000 screaming fans in the stands. Toss in a rainy forecast that could turn the Churchill Downs...
May 02, 2025
Town of Sylvan Lake adds traffic lights to 50 Ave. and Centennial St. intersection
The Town of Sylvan Lake has installed traffic lights at the intersection of 50 Avenue and Centennial Street.On Thursday, they announced the lights, which will increase safety, are now active.The light...
May 02, 2025
'Banged up' Suzuki weighing world championships invite with Olympic dream in play
BROSSARD - Nick Suzuki knows playing for Canada at the world championships could double as an Olympic tryout. The Canadian team has extended the invite. Whether the Montreal Canadiens captain is fit e...
May 02, 2025