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Alberta’s renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say
EDMONTON, AB - It was just supposed to be a pause, a breather for an overburdened regulator and concerned public to catch up with an industry growing beyond expectations.But for those who study the re...
Dec 18, 2023
‘Simply outrageous’: Premier blasts organization for drug use how-to pamphlets in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Premier Danielle Smith has blasted the organization that distributed pamphlets to Medicine Hat High School students showing how to safely prepare illicit substances for consumption....
Dec 18, 2023
Senators believe Martin is 'perfect fit' to take over as coach
OTTAWA - The slumping Ottawa Senators are looking for consistency and believe Jacques Martin is the coach who can best deliver it. The Senators announced Monday they had relieved D.J. Smith of his coa...
Dec 18, 2023
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki announces retirement
Alberta RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki has announced his retirement.He released the following statement Monday to announce the news."After 34 years in a career that has given me more opportu...
Dec 18, 2023
Fairview Health Complex emergency department expecting 24-hour closure Tuesday and Thursday
The Fairview Health Complex emergency department could be without an on-site physician for two days this week.Alberta Health Services says that due to an inability to secure coverage, there will be no...
Dec 18, 2023
Heavy December rainfall across Quebec leads to flooding fears, evacuations
QUEBEC - Heavy rain across Quebec has officials monitoring rising water levels in the provincial capital region and ordering evacuations in some areas. Quebec City police say about 20 homes were evacu...
Dec 18, 2023
City of Grande Prairie investigating incident at Eastlink Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is investigating an incident that occurred at Eastlink Centre Friday, December 15.An individual was on the rec centre's running track when they fell to the floor below.All a...
Dec 18, 2023
Saddle Hills County applies to use Navius FLEX pesticide on invasive plant species
Saddle Hills County has applied to the Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to use a specific pesticide.Navius FLEX will be used to control the Canada Thistle and Common Yellow Toadflax species loc...
Dec 18, 2023
Ottawa youth accused in alleged terror plot now also facing explosives charges
OTTAWA - An Ottawa youth facing terrorism charges for an alleged plot against the Jewish community is now also accused of having explosives in his possession. The youth, who cannot be identified, was ...
Dec 18, 2023
Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest arrest migrants who enter the US illegally
Testing the limits of how far Texas can go to keep migrants out of the U.S., Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who cross th...
Dec 18, 2023