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Forbes Homestead opens for season Wednesday
The Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital has officially opened its doors for the season. From August 4 to September 4, residents can walk into the homestead to view household antiques and me...
Aug 04, 2021
Federal government rejects Alberta’s request to allow pepper spray for self-defence
The federal government has axed Alberta's proposal to make pepper spray legal for self-defence.Last month, provincial Justice Minister Kaycee Madu issued a request for two changes to the Criminal Code...
Aug 04, 2021
Edmonton physicians call on Alberta government to reinstate COVID-19 safety measures
CALGARY - A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the Alberta government to reinstate COVID-19 testing, tracing and isolation requirements to control viral spread.Ten physicians from the Edmonton Zo...
Aug 04, 2021
Hinshaw apologizes for causing 'confusion, fear or anger' over COVID policy changes
CALGARY - Alberta's top doctor is apologizing for causing ``confusion, fear or anger'' after communicating the province's plan to eliminate remaining public health measures.In a column sent to various...
Aug 04, 2021
Yukon lifts some COVID-19 restrictions as active cases decline
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government has lifted a series of public health restrictions as active COVID-19 infections decline and the vaccination rate rises. Starting today, the territory says masks are n...
Aug 04, 2021
B.C. Lions already dealing with adversity heading into 2021 CFL season
The first CFL game of the year has yet to kick off but the B.C. Lions have already become accustomed to adapting on the fly. Smoke from nearby wildfires forced the team to curtail its training camp in...
Aug 04, 2021
CFL commissioner Ambrosie not closing the door on resumption of XFL partnership talks
The focus remains on the 2021 season but CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie hasn't closed the door on partnership talks with the XFL. Last month, the two leagues announced separately that negotiations ha...
Aug 04, 2021
Town of Wembley looking to honour local veterans with banners
The Town of Wembley is gearing up to honour local veterans by displaying banners throughout the streets. In preparation for the Remembrance Day banner project, families can start ordering a banner tha...
Aug 04, 2021
Canadian Tajon Buchanan continues remarkable rise with MLS all-star selection
Canadian international Tajon Buchanan's remarkable rise continued Wednesday when he was named an MLS all-star. The 22-year-old winger from Brampton, Ont., who plays for the New England Revolution, was...
Aug 04, 2021
Border workers issue strike notice to government, job action to start Friday: union
OTTAWA - A union representing about 9,000 Canadian Border Service Agency workers says its members will begin job action across the country on Friday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada and its Cust...
Aug 04, 2021