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Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith
Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working on a deal to send scores of its controversial stash of unused children's pain medication to Ukraine.Smith says a group approached the government w...
Mar 07, 2025
Oilers' Kane to remain on long-term injured reserve for rest of regular season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say forward Evander Kane will remain on long-term injured reserve for the remainder of the NHL regular season. Friday's decision means Kane's US$5.125-million salary wil...
Mar 07, 2025
Red Deer RCMP reminds public of daylight savings time safety considerations
The Red Deer RCMP are reminding residents of a number of important safety precautions heading into Daylight Savings Time this weekend.Police say the time change can affect home security, and visibilit...
Mar 07, 2025
CP NewsAlert: BC Conservative leader ejects MLA over residential school comments
VICTORIA - British Columbia Conservatives Leader John Rustad has ejected his attorney general critic, Dallas Brodie, from the Opposition caucus, citing comments he says "mock and belittle" residential...
Mar 07, 2025
Canadian, U.S. mayors from Great Lakes area call for trade stability
WASHINGTON - Canadian and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence regions are calling for economic stability and an end to the threat of across-the-board tariffs, saying that millio...
Mar 07, 2025
Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says a...
Mar 07, 2025
Rugby Canada launches 'Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025' for second-ranked women
Rugby Canada is looking for a helping hand for the women's rugby team en route to this summer's Rugby World Cup. The governing body has launched "Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025," bidding to raise $...
Mar 07, 2025
Alberta government commits millions for event space near Edmonton Oilers arena
Edmonton is getting an influx of public dollars to expand its entertainment district, two years after the province committed hundreds of millions for a new arena in Calgary, The Alberta government is ...
Mar 07, 2025
Premier Smith 'inclined' to keep Alberta's sanctions in place as U.S. tariffs shift
Premier Danielle Smith says she's inclined to keep Alberta's trade sanctions on the United States amid shifting pronouncements from U.S. President Donald Trump.Smith says she wants to get feedback fro...
Mar 07, 2025
Service Canada says you'll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it's free
OTTAWA - The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days ...
Mar 07, 2025