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Alberta’s Auditor General releases 2023 Annual Report
Officials with the Alberta government say the Auditor General's December 2023 Report highlights the importance of effective processes, controls, and reporting to ensure the success of government progr...
Dec 14, 2023

Albertans voice priorities for new social studies curriculum in survey
EDMONTON, AB - A survey by Alberta Education showed that residents are hoping for a stronger focus on history and global events in the new social studies curriculum.Almost 13,000 questionnaires were c...
Dec 14, 2023

Alberta government announces pilot projects to improve responsible reclamation work
The Alberta government says it will launch new pilot projects that will test ways to speed up oil and gas well site reclamation while protecting the environment.Provincial officials say reclamation is...
Dec 14, 2023

Homan remains undefeated in curling's Masters with win over Hasselborg
SASKATOON - Ottawa's Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters with a 7-5 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg in Draw 10 action on Thursday. Homan had the hammer coming in...
Dec 14, 2023

Province announces change to reporting damages caused by collisions
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced a change in reporting damages caused by a vehicle collision.Starting on January 1, 2024, drivers will not have to report property damage from a c...
Dec 14, 2023

Local sports round-up for Thursday
There is one game in the Northwest Junior Hockey League, Beaverlodge at the Wheat Kings. Face-off at 8 p.m. at the Crosslink County Sportsplex. One game in the North Peace Hockey League as well, Grand...
Dec 14, 2023

52 commerical and backyard flocks in B.C. have been infected with bird flu
VANCOUVER - More than 50 poultry farms in British Columbia have been infected with avian flu since October, but animal health officials say that rate is slowing as the fall migration of wild birds end...
Dec 14, 2023

Baby it's cold outside, so let's play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis has one thought when it comes to hosting Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in February at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field. "To be honest, the colder the better," he said cheerfu...
Dec 14, 2023

Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke transfers to Indiana for last year of college
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke has transferred to Indiana University for his final year of college eligibility. Rourke, from Oakville, Ont., spent the past five years at Ohio U...
Dec 14, 2023

Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns
OTTAWA - Senators have passed a government bill that cements restrictions on handguns, increases penalties for firearm trafficking and aims to curb homemade ghost guns. The legislation also includes a...
Dec 14, 2023