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Industrial carbon price cuts three times the emissions of consumer levy: report
OTTAWA - Canada's carbon price could slash greenhouse-gas emissions by more than 100 million tonnes a year by 2030, but only about one-fifth of that will come from the consumer carbon price at the cen...
Mar 21, 2024
Government moves to end military authority to investigate, prosecute sex crimes
OTTAWA - The federal government has tabled legislation to formally removing the military's ability to investigate and prosecute crimes of a sexual nature. Defence Minister Bill Blair introduced change...
Mar 21, 2024
Quiet Superstar: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the face of new Thunder era
OKLAHOMA CITY - Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City and were renamed the Thunder, the team has had a close connection with the local Boys and Girls Clubs. Star players like R...
Mar 21, 2024
Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said. The Russi...
Mar 21, 2024
Downhill training canceled at World Cup finals to protect slope before speed races
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) - The men's and women's downhill trainings at the World Cup finals were canceled on Thursday. The sessions on Wednesday went ahead as scheduled but it was decided to...
Mar 21, 2024
Canada's Homan rolls to win over Estonia's Turmann at world women's curling playdowns
SYDNEY, N.S. - Canada's Rachel Homan tuned up for the playoffs with a 9-4 victory over Estonia's Liisa Turmann at the world women's curling championship. Homan opened with three points and stole four ...
Mar 21, 2024
Grande Prairie Curling Centre hosting provincial mixed championship starting Thursday
Thirteen teams start play today at the provincial mixed curling championship being played at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre.The first draw starts at 9 a.m. with draws also scheduled for 2 p.m. and ...
Mar 21, 2024
N.L. plans to go ahead with budget as fishers gather for second day of protest
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A large crowd of Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters once again gathered outside the legislature Thursday morning, a day after shutting down the presentation of the provincial...
Mar 21, 2024
Savanna Agricultural Society's annual auction happening Mar. 23 at Savanna Rec-plex
Savanna Agricultural Society's annual Fundraiser Supper and Auction is happening Saturday, March 23.Attendees are invited to enjoy a roast beef dinner before bidding on various auction items to suppor...
Mar 21, 2024
Grande Prairie Fire Department names new chief
The Grande Prairie Fire Department has named its new fire chief. Mark VanWerkhoven replaces Preben Bossen, who has retired after a 40 year career in firefighting.VanWerkhoven had been the deputy chief...
Mar 21, 2024