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Oklahoma school board approves what would be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in US
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A state school board in Oklahoma voted Monday to approve what would be the first publicly funded religious school in the nation, despite a warning from the state's attorney genera...
Jun 5, 2023
Stompede rodeo results
The unofficial results from the Stompede rodeo show a tie for first in steer wrestling between Scott Guenther of Provost and Tanner Milan of Cochrane.Manitoba's Orin Larsen won the barebacks, Eckville...
Jun 5, 2023
MD of Fairview road closure
The MD of Fairview has announced the closure of Township Road 804. It is closed west of Range Road 51 until 5 p.m. today (Monday, June 5) and again tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The...
Jun 5, 2023
City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay
CALGARY, AB - A city official says a $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the...
Jun 5, 2023
Daytime killing of 53-year-old man linked to Montreal Mafia: source
Montreal police say they're investigating the daytime shooting death of a 53-year-old man in the parking lot of a suburban shopping centre. The victim's identity has not been released, but a source co...
Jun 5, 2023
Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO's departure
Swimming Canada was questioned Monday by a member of Parliament over its chief executive officer taking leave just over a year out from the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Canadian women's swim team's...
Jun 5, 2023
Launch of search for graves at former Yukon residential school triggers raw emotions
CARCROSS, Yukon - A Yukon First Nations community has begun its search for unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school with a ceremony that triggered strong emotions. Yukon's Residentia...
Jun 5, 2023
Paul Bernardo's transfer to prison that treats sex offenders not unusual: professor
Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison that specializes in treating violent rapists almost two decades after his conviction is not unusual, says a Quebec criminol...
Jun 5, 2023
Boil water advisory lifted for Peavine Metis Settlement
UPDATE:The water quality level in Peavine Metis Settlement has been restored and confirmed as satisfactory by AHS. Boiling is no longer required, but residents and businesses should flush their water ...
Jun 5, 2023
City of Grande Prairie launches 2023 sidewalk program
The city will be launching its Sidewalk Program for 2023 this month.It will see the construction of new sidewalks or enhancement of existing ones in several spots across Grande Prairie. Phase 1 includ...
Jun 5, 2023