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Techies and travellers win in Alberta budget; vapers lose with new tax
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government tabled its 2020-21 budget Thursday. Here is a look at who might be pleased and who won't be so happy: WINNERS Techies: The province is investing $20...
Feb 27, 2020
B.C. can't be punished by feds if private-care proponent wins case: lawyer
VANCOUVER - Government lawyers have made irrelevant arguments in British Columbia Supreme Court by saying the province would lose millions of dollars a year in federal funding if a lawsuit seeking an ...
Feb 27, 2020
Canada prepared to monitor for community spread of COVID-19: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top public-health official Dr. Theresa Tam says Canada has begun to look at tracking local spread of the novel coronavirus, just as the United States confirmed a case ...
Feb 27, 2020
Quebec reports first presumptive case of coronavirus, woman from Montreal area
MONTREAL - Quebec public health officials are reporting the province's first presumptive case of the new coronavirus. Health Minister Danielle McCann announced Thursday night that the patient, a woman...
Feb 27, 2020
Shots fired, man wounded, in Fort St. John home invasion
Fort St. John RCMP say a man had to be taken out of province for treatment after he was shot during a home invasion Thursday morning.It happened at around 4:20 a.m. BC time at a home on 101 Avenue in ...
Feb 27, 2020
New provincial budget announced, Highway 40 work included
The new Alberta budget has been presented in the legislature In his second speech as Finance Minister, GP-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews talked about the deficit being lower than expected. "I'm pleased to sh...
Feb 27, 2020 Photo supplied by the province.
Beaver statue joins Tourism Ireland's 'Global Greening' line-up
The world's largest beaver statue, located in the Town of Beaverlodge, is one of the new additions to the annual 'Global Greening' line-up.'Global Greening' is an initiative launched by Tourism Irelan...
Feb 27, 2020 Mock up of the Beaverlodge beaver, lit up in green. (photo courtesy of Tourism Ireland)
Men's Shed in Grande Prairie hoping to offer support, sense of community
A new men's support group in Grande Prairie is hoping to give those feeling lonely and isolated a place to feel a sense of belonging.In partnership with the Suicide Prevention Resource Centre, a Men's...
Feb 27, 2020 Photo: Men's Shed Grande Prairie
Flyers complete series comeback against JDA Kings, advance to semi-finals
The Fairview Flyers are moving onto the NWJHL semi-finals, after defeating the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings 9-5 Wednesday in a winner take all game five in the NWJHL quarterfinals.Fairview went ...
Feb 27, 2020 Flyers and Kings shake hand following playoff series from 2018. Photo Credit: EverythingGP
Sexsmith Curling Club excited to host U-18 Alberta Provincial Curling Championship
The Sexsmith Curling Club is hosting the 2020 Alberta U-18 Boys and Girls Provincial Curling Championships. The event runs through Sunday.The winning team gets a spot in the national championship to b...
Feb 27, 2020 Team Sonnenberg at the U-18 Alberta Curling Provincial Championships in Sexsmith. Photo Credit: Shane Clausing