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Storm split games on the road and other local sports action from weekend
Grande Prairie StormThe AJHL's Grande Prairie Storm split a pair of games on the road over the weekend.On Saturday, the boys lost 5-4 to the Bonnyville Pontiacs, but redeemed themselves Sunday in a 4-...
Nov 17, 2025
Alberta minister of arts, culture and Status of Women apologizes for using expletive
Alberta's minister of arts, culture and Status of Women has apologized for using an expletive in a voice message left for a constituent.Tanya Fir, the United Conservative Party legislature member for ...
Nov 17, 2025
Riders beat Als 25-17 to give MVP Trevor Harris his first Grey Cup as a starter
Trevor Harris has his first Grey Cup victory as a starting quarterback.Tommy Stevens, with two, and A.J. Ouellette ran for touchdowns to power the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 25-17 Grey Cup win over...
Nov 16, 2025
Alberta Treaty 8 First Nation leadership wants to address concerns over 2025 budget
Treaty 8 First Nations have shared a statement regarding the federal government's 2025 budget, expressing "deep concern and disappointment":The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta expresses deep concern...
Nov 16, 2025
Albertans can now give feedback on provincial budget
Albertans can now give direct feedback on the provincial government's budget.The 2026 budget survey closes Jan. 15, and can be found here.Folks can also participate in a telephone town hall hosted by ...
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed this week.The Health Sciences Association of Alber...
Nov 14, 2025
NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025
Football provincials, Storm in weekend roundup
Storm:The Grande Prairie Storm had the week off but will be back in action tomorrow night in Bonnyville with a puck drop set for 7 p.m.They will then take on the Bobcats in Lloydminster to wrap up the...
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada's recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.Smith says many of the...
Nov 14, 2025
Slave lake RCMP make arrests in drug trafficking investigation
Slave Lake RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit arrested two people Thursday while investigating alleged drug trafficking.The CRU, with assistance from the Slave Lake RCMP General Duty members, executed a sear...
Nov 14, 2025