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Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released
VANCOUVER - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to per...
Aug 08, 2023
Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire
MAYO, YUKON - The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby. The community of about 450 people has been un...
Aug 08, 2023
Seven medals, sixth place finish for Piranhas at nationals
The Grande Prairie Piranhas wound up with four gold and three bronze medals at the Canadian Swimming Nationals.The last two medals, both gold, came from Oliver Dawson. He won the 50-metre breaststroke...
Aug 08, 2023
Yankees' Boone embarrassed by his theatrical display after ejection
CHICAGO (AP) - Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he felt embarrassed by his theatrical display during an argument with plate umpire Laz Diaz after he was ejected during New York's loss to the Chicago W...
Aug 08, 2023
Power outage shuts down gondola in Banff, tourists helped after being stranded
BANFF, Alta. - Hundreds of visitors who took a sightseeing gondola up Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park had to be helped down from the summit today after a power outage shut it down overnight. P...
Aug 08, 2023
Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventi...
Aug 08, 2023
Mobile mammography service to visit Spirit River Community Aug. 23 - Sept. 1
Women at risk of developing breast cancer will have local access to mammography services later this month.Alberta Health Services Screen Test is bringing a mobile mammography trailer to the Central Pe...
Aug 08, 2023
Jose Bautista reflects on path to level of excellence with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Jose Bautista feels the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Blue Jays seasons provided the most joy in his highlight-filled career. However, eight years later, the way the 2015 American League Championshi...
Aug 08, 2023
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day injured list, call up Lukes in return
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list. The club says the outfield suffered a cut to his right elbow and the move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Keirmaier wa...
Aug 08, 2023
Fairview RCMP hosting community townhall
Fairview RCMP is trying to address pressing public concerns and is hosting a community town hall on Tuesday, August 15, to identify and gain information on these hot-button issues.Taking place at Frie...
Aug 08, 2023