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Innisfail town council sets property tax rates for 2025
During its regular meeting Apr. 14, Innisfail's town council approved an increase to the property tax bylaw of 0.6 per cent compared to last year. The Municipal Government Act required council to appr...
Apr 17, 2025
Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics
EDMONTON - Alberta's transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it...
Apr 17, 2025
Colorado man convicted of killing his wife and posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado man was convicted Thursday of killing his wife after prosecutors say he posed as her ex-boyfriend and stalked her. With his marriage falling apart, prosecutors said Daniel Kru...
Apr 17, 2025
Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
TORONTO - An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case. Ontario Court Just...
Apr 17, 2025
Penhold town council approves 2025 property tax rates, pushes forward on public services building
Penhold's town council passed its municipal tax rate bylaw and provided an update on how tariffs have impacted the new public services building during its regular meeting on Apr. 14. For 2025, the Pen...
Apr 17, 2025
Lacombe city council approves recommendations made in South Connector Functional Plan
Lacombe city council has approved recommendations in the South Connector Functional Plan.The plan is part of the City of Lacombe's strategy to meet projections on traffic growth and provide an alterna...
Apr 17, 2025
Here's what to know about advance voting in Canada's 2025 federal election
Advance voting for the 2025 federal election is underway.Canadians who are at least 18 years old can vote at their assigned polling station anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 17, 18, 19 or 20. ---...
Apr 17, 2025
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as...
Apr 17, 2025
Trump says tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming
U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world today - even as members of his administration continue to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation...
Apr 17, 2025
After Vancouver kickoff, Northern Super League spotlight switches to Toronto
TORONTO - After kicking off in Vancouver, the Northern Super League spotlight shifts to BMO Field on Saturday when AFC Toronto hosts Montreal Roses FC. "It's been a long time coming with the time we'v...
Apr 17, 2025