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Top Alberta court denies appeal of regulator's refusal to approve coal mine
Alberta's top court has rejected a request to appeal a regulatory decision that denied permits for the Grassy Mountain coal mine in the province's Rocky Mountains. In a decision released Friday, the A...
Jan 28, 2022
Town of Ponoka snow and ice control update
Snow removal operations on residential roadways is underway in the Town of Ponoka this week, starting in Zone 3 - Central District. To see a Snow Removal Zone Map, please visit www.ponoka.ca/p/snow-ic...
Jan 28, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending teenagers with underlying conditions or at high risk of COVID-19 exposure get a booster ...
Jan 28, 2022
Trial dates set for organizers of 'No more lockdowns Rodeo' near Bowden
The organizers of an anti-lockdown rodeo held near Bowden last spring are scheduled for trial this fall.Tyler and Gail Northcott, both of Bowden, are scheduled for trial in Red Deer provincial court f...
Jan 28, 2022
Source: TFC acquires Mexican defender Carlos Salcedo, transfers Yeferson Soteldo
Toronto FC has acquired Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo from Mexico's Tigres UANL as a designated player through 2024, with Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo going the oth...
Jan 28, 2022
Nord Stream 2 pipeline a sanctions option if Russia invades Ukraine: German envoy
OTTAWA - Germany's ambassador to Canada says a controversial gas pipeline that links to Russia beneath the Baltic Sea could be part of a broader package of sanctions should Russia invade Ukraine. Amba...
Jan 28, 2022
N.L.'s Memorial University apologizes for anti-Black racism after slur used in course
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Memorial University's vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion says a video that appears to show an instructor at the school use a racial slur during a lecture is a sign that...
Jan 28, 2022
Group hoping to keep RCMP in Alberta hosting community engagement sessions
The KeepAlbertaRCMP Community Engagement Tour has upcoming stops throughout central Alberta.According to keepalbertarcmp.ca, the group behind it is fighting against a provincial government plan which ...
Jan 28, 2022
Star linebacker Simoni Lawrence returning to Hamilton for ninth season
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed star linebacker Simoni Lawrence. The 32-year-old was the East Division's nominee for the 2021 CFL outstanding defensive player after posting 73 defens...
Jan 28, 2022
February dates announced for K-6 curriculum consultations
If you have been wanting to tell the Alberta Government what you think of its new draft K-6 curriculum, be prepared to set some time aside in February.The province has announced times and dates for se...
Jan 28, 2022