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Record amount in the Heritage Fund says provincial government
The Government of Alberta says there's now $30 billion in Alberta's Heritage Fund, a new record.In a news release issued Friday, the provincial government says it is contributing $2.8 billion from the...
Jul 18, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps sell dynamic midfielder Pedro Vite to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without one of their top scorers this weekend as they seek to retake the No. 1 spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference. The club announced Friday that 23-year-...
Jul 18, 2025
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the worl...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta now allowing cannabis sales at events with minors
Cannabis sales are now allowed at festivals and concerts in Alberta, even where minors are permitted.Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says it was recently directed by the Alberta government ...
Jul 18, 2025
Justice Department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein's case amid a firestorm over the Trump administration's handling of records...
Jul 18, 2025
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the worl...
Jul 18, 2025
Local parks marking Parks Day on Saturday, July 19
Saturday, July 19 will mark Parks Day in Alberta.The day is meant to "highlight the benefits of parks and natural spaces across Canada" says a release from the province.The occasion has been celebrate...
Jul 18, 2025
Canada posts 3-0 win over Netherlands in men's Volleyball Nations League action
LJUBLJANA - Xander Ketrzynski had a game-high 16 points as Canada earned a 3-0 win over the Netherlands on Friday to continue the third week of men's Volleyball Nations League action. Set scores were ...
Jul 18, 2025
Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax
OTTAWA - Google is eliminating a surcharge on ads it previously implemented in response to Ottawa's now-defunct digital services tax. A year ago, Google said it would put in place a 2.5 per cent surch...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta advances to U18 Football Canada Cup gold medal game
Alberta has advanced to the gold medal game at the U18 Football Canada Cup being played in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.Alberta advanced with 34-27 come-from-behind win over Quebec in the semi-finals.Grand...
Jul 18, 2025