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Grande Prairie to host one-of-six 2023 Energy Forum's
Through a partnership with the Alberta Chamber of Commerce and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, the Energy Forum will be in Grande Prairie on September 15. Energy professionals f...
Aug 16, 2023
Former CRA employee in Alberta charged for embezzling nearly $20,000 in emergency benefits scam
A former Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employee allegedly embezzled nearly $20,000 in an emergency benefits scam while living in Alberta during the pandemic, according to the RCMP.The RCMP's Provincial ...
Aug 16, 2023
Calgary's Stephen Ames wants to keep rolling at hometown Shaw Charity Classic
Stephen Ames has never felt better physically or mentally, and his ball striking might be the best it's ever been. In other words, it's the perfect time to return to Calgary. Ames won last week's Boei...
Aug 16, 2023
Steven Guilbeault to become first cabinet minister to visit China since 2018
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will travel to China on a diplomatic mission later this month, even as politicians in Ottawa continue to negotiate a public inquiry into alleged foreign...
Aug 16, 2023
NDP and Green leaders cleared to review secret evidence on foreign meddling attempts
OTTAWA - Federal leaders for the New Democrats and Green Party have both received the security clearance they need in order to be briefed on specific allegations of foreign interference attempts in Ca...
Aug 16, 2023
Toronto Arrows forward Mitch Eadie to start for famed rugby Barbarians against Samoa
Toronto Arrows forward Mitch Eadie has been selected to start for the famed Barbarians against Samoa in Brive, France, on Friday. The match serves as a Rugby World Cup warm-up for the 12th-ranked Paci...
Aug 16, 2023
North Carolina House completes 1st half of veto override on gender-affirming care ban for minors
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A GOP supermajority in the North Carolina House voted Wednesday to override the Democratic governor's veto of legislation to ban gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors...
Aug 16, 2023
B.C. police seek suspected getaway driver in killing of Sikh temple leader Nijjar
SURREY, B.C. - Homicide investigators in British Columbia say they are seeking a third suspect in the killing of Surrey Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18. Sgt. Ti...
Aug 16, 2023
Stampeders win WBL title
The Peace River Stampeders are the Wheatbelt Baseball League champions.They beat Rycroft 7-3 on their home diamond last night to complete a three-game sweep.The series started on August 2 and was comp...
Aug 16, 2023
B.C. changes policy on dispute with U.S. on selenium contamination from coal mines
The British Columbia government has changed its tune on a long-requested investigation into contamination from its mines flowing into U.S. waters, opening the door to progress on an issue that has dra...
Aug 16, 2023