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Update 10: Alberta wildfire update
Recent rainfall across northern Alberta has helped firefighters battling wildfires. However, lightning strikes have sparked new fires in recent days.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 4)There are 5...
Jul 04, 2025

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic...
Jul 04, 2025

Study shows benefits of Virtual MD service
A Primary Care Alberta Service is being praised for its efforts treating patients without sending them to emergency departments.The Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine studied the PCA's Virtual MD ...
Jul 04, 2025

Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes look to rebound versus Rourke, Lions
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes will once again turn to veteran backup quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Saturday night when they host the BC Lions at Percival Molson Stadium. The 37-year-old ge...
Jul 04, 2025

Canada to visit Germany to conclude Gridiron Nations Championship
The Canadian senior men's football team will face Germany this fall to conclude the inaugural Gridiron Nations Championship. The contest will be played Nov. 16 in Bochum, Germany. Canada opened the GN...
Jul 04, 2025

'Lit that fire again': Toews grateful, excited to play after signing with Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Jonathan Toews is officially back. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, who last played an NHL game more than two years ago, was introduced Friday as the newest member of his hometown Winni...
Jul 04, 2025

Blue Jays place outfielder Anthony Santander on 60-day injured list
TORONTO - Anthony Santander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday. The 30-year-old outfielder was placed on the 10-day...
Jul 04, 2025

Information and Privacy Commissioner cites strengths and weaknesses in regulations to support new access and privacy laws
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and published resources to assist Albertans in understanding and working with new legislation and regulations now in force.O...
Jul 04, 2025

GP local to compete at the Calgary Stampede
UPDATE:GP Local Jennifer Neudorf currently sits in 4th in the ladies barrel racing Pool A standings after a time of 17.37. With that finish, Neudorf has earned herself $3,250.Anita Ellis out of Blackf...
Jul 04, 2025

B.C. funds more policing as hate crimes rose by 23 per cent between 2022 to 2023
Hate aimed at religion, sexual orientation and race or ethnicity has jumped in British Columbia, setting off a funding increase for the RCMP's hate crimes unit. Public Safety Minister Garry Begg annou...
Jul 04, 2025