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Premier Smith set to announce supports for overcrowded classrooms
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce a plan to help school classrooms being squeezed by an influx of new families.Smith has scheduled a televised address that will stream online at 6:50 p...
Sep 17, 2024
Sixth-ranked Canadian women to face World Cup champion Spain in October friendly
The sixth-ranked Canadian women will face World Cup champion Spain in an international friendly next month. Third-ranked Spain will host Canada on Oct. 25 at Estadio Francisco de la Hera in Almendrale...
Sep 17, 2024
Five things to know about the Bloc Québécois' newest riding, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois dealt a painful blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Monday's byelection, winning the Liberal stronghold of LaSalle-mard-Verdun by 248 votes. Here are five things to kn...
Sep 17, 2024
CF Montreal looks for revenge against New England Revolution
MONTRAL - At the beginning of the year, CF Montreal probably didn't have Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution circled on its calendar. But that has likely changed after what happened j...
Sep 17, 2024
Grande Prairie RCMP CRU initiative leads to arrest of vehicle theft suspects
An initiative from the Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit led to the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of five stolen vehicles earlier this month.Video surveillance from one of the 27 t...
Sep 17, 2024
Peace River Regional District to begin accepting oil and antifreeze containers in landfills
The Peace River Regional District is offering a new recycling service for used oil and antifreeze materials.Starting September 30, the Chetwynd Landfill and Hudson's Hope Transfer Station will begin a...
Sep 17, 2024
Harvest completion still ahead of five and 10-year averages says Alberta Agriculture
The September 10 crop report from Alberta Agriculture says 36.8 per cent of the crop in the Peace had been harvested as of that date.The five-year average for September 10 is 14.0 per cent and the 10-...
Sep 17, 2024
Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster
TORONTO - After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple o...
Sep 17, 2024
Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus
MacKenzie Weegar wasn't bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to ...
Sep 17, 2024
Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season ...
Sep 17, 2024