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Province launches grant to help mentor newcomers for success in Alberta’s workforce
The provincial government says funding of $1 million is now available to help newcomers access mentorship opportunities to build their careers and further diversify Alberta's economy.The Alberta Immig...
Jan 14, 2022
US Rep. Katko, who voted to impeach Trump, won't run again
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - U.S. Rep. John Katko, who was one of just 10 Republican House members who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, announced Friday that he will not seek reelection this y...
Jan 14, 2022
Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has confirmed Shane Doan as the general manager of Canada's men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Claude Julien has been named head coach. Hockey Canada announced it...
Jan 14, 2022
Nominations for Alberta Order of Excellence now open
Nominations are now open for Alberta's highest honour.You can nominate a distinguished individual for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 individuals will be inducted this year to ...
Jan 14, 2022
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony going virtual
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is going to be celebrating the province's great athletes, sport builders, pioneers, and media personnel virtually this year.The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2020 Inducti...
Jan 14, 2022
Homan selection for Beijing gives Team Hollie Duncan the Ontario berth at Scotties
Rachel Homan and John Morris weren't the only ones celebrating after their selection to wear the Maple Leaf in mixed doubles curling competition at the Beijing Olympics. The nomination also cleared th...
Jan 14, 2022
Despite limited preparation, Canada cricketers says they are ready for U-19 World Cup
Winter and the pandemic complicated Canadian preparations for the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup in the West Indies. But captain Mihir Patel says spirits are high as the Canadians prepare for th...
Jan 14, 2022
Treasury: Arizona risks relief funds over anti-mandate rules
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is threatening to recoup COVID-19 relief funds sent to Arizona over state provisions that it says discourage families and school districts from following fed...
Jan 14, 2022
City of Iqaluit investigating after residents report fuel smell in water again
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The City of Iqaluit says it's investigating after receiving more than 20 complaints from residents who say they smell fuel in their tap water again. The city of 8,000 people spent n...
Jan 14, 2022
Gas leak at Hunting Hills forces students online
Students at Red Deer's Hunting Hills High School will be learning online today.In a letter to parents and families early Friday morning, Principal Darwin Roscoe says the school experienced a leak to a...
Jan 14, 2022