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Former prime minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84, says daughter
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at the age of 84, his daughter Caroline says in a social media post. The country's 18th prime minister died peacefully and surrounded by family, s...
Feb 29, 2024
Local hockey, curling for Thursday
NPHLThe North Peace Hockey League playoffs resume Thursday.Spirit River is in Dawson Creek. The West Division final is tied 1-1. Manning will be in Falher. The Pirates lead the East Division final 2-0...
Feb 29, 2024
CFL commissioner defends investigation process into allegations against Argos, Kelly
VANCOUVER - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is defending his organization's approach to handling an investigation into allegations against the Toronto Argonauts and quarterback Chad Kelly. The investi...
Feb 29, 2024
Fire in Bangladesh capital leaves at least 43 people dead, health minister says
DHAKA,Bangladesh (AP) - A fire at a six-story shopping mall in the Bangladeshi capital overnight killed at least 43 people and injured dozens of others, the health minister said Friday. Health Ministe...
Feb 29, 2024
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old boy found safe
UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP say Rashaad Dickenson has been located safe. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a 13...
Feb 29, 2024
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta’s latest budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year's estimated top line. Here is where some of the funds in this year's re...
Feb 29, 2024
Bill delaying expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027 poised to become law
OTTAWA - A Liberal government bill delaying the expansion of medical assistance in dying eligibility until 2027 is poised to become law after passing in the Senate. Access to the procedure was set to ...
Feb 29, 2024
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year's estimated top line. Here is where some of the funds in this year's re...
Feb 29, 2024
'Responsible plan for a growing province': Alberta reveals balanced budget, boosting health care and education funding
It's when the economy is appearing positive that Alberta must be responsible by focusing on meeting its current needs while also planning for the future. That was the message given by Alberta Finance ...
Feb 29, 2024
Newman aims for new heights in pole vault at world athletics indoor championships
Alysha Newman has her sights set on crossing an even higher bar. The 29-year-old London, Ont., native is just a week removed from resetting her national record in the women's pole vault in Rouen, Fran...
Feb 29, 2024