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Shawn McLean running for People's Party of Canada in Grande Prairie-Mackenzie
The People's Party of Canada will have a candidate running in Grande Prairie-Mackenzie for next month's federal election.The party has nominated Shawn McLean as its candidate in the riding, a Sexsmith...
Aug 30, 2021

Liberals promise $1B over 10 years to restore big lakes and river systems
GRANBY, Que. - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau pledged Monday to spend $1 billion over a decade to restore Canada's big lakes and river systems. A re-elected Liberal government would also build on its b...
Aug 30, 2021

UNA, AHS to enter formal mediation for new collective agreement
The presidents of United Nurses of Alberta's (UNA) locals have met with the union's Bargaining Committee and instructed it to proceed as quickly as possible to negotiate a new Provincial Collective Ag...
Aug 30, 2021

Pincher Creek man claims $34.1M lotto jackpot
The 15th largest lotto prize in Alberta's history has gone to a man from Pincher Creek.Glen Schmidt bought a LOTTO MAX ticket on August 6. He went back to the store the following day to check his tick...
Aug 30, 2021

Technical problems plaguing MyHealth Records app
Technical problems with Alberta's MyHealth Records app is making it a challenge for some residents to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19.The government is encouraging Albertans to use the app ...
Aug 30, 2021

RCMP renew efforts to find woman last seen on Siksika First Nation 10 years ago
RCMP have released an aged composite sketch showing the current likeness of a woman last seen 10 years ago on Siksika First Nation in southern Alberta.It's part of a renewed effort to find Desiree Old...
Aug 30, 2021

Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, leaves the grid a shambles
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A fearsome Hurricane Ida left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to be rescued Monday while making a shambles of the electrical grid across a ...
Aug 30, 2021

On the hustings and Ida bashes Louisiana: In The News for Aug. 30
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Aug 30, 2021

Canadian star Simu Liu says 'Shang-Chi' is a 'watershed moment' and 'call to action'
TORONTO - Simu Liu says "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" is a watershed moment for Asian representation in Hollywood. The Chinese-Canadian actor stars as the titular kung fu master - the fi...
Aug 30, 2021

Author Murakami criticizes Japan PM over pandemic measures
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami in his monthly radio show Sunday criticized the country's prime minister, saying Yoshihide Suga has ignored a growing COVID-19 surge and public concerns ...
Aug 30, 2021