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Federal government announces grant for farm safety organization ahead of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
The federal government has announced a grant for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association.The $1,607,291 over three years is meant to help find ways to reduce injuries and improve farm safety thro...
Mar 14, 2025
Town of Fox Creek launching a new wildfire mitigation initiative
The Minister of Forestry and Parks will be in Fox Creek Friday, March 14.Todd Loewen is visiting the town as it launches its new wildfire management initiative that uses mushrooms to reduce wildfire f...
Mar 14, 2025
PWPSD appoints new Wembley Elementary principal
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division has announced a new principal at Wembley Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.Theresa Simmonds will be taking the reigns as temporary principal after...
Mar 14, 2025
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska
NOME, Alaska (AP) - Jessie Holmes, a former reality television star, won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday. Holmes was first to the finish line in the Gold Rush town of Nome, on ...
Mar 14, 2025
In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney set to name his cabinet this morning Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rid...
Mar 14, 2025
Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming...
Mar 14, 2025
EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests
LA MALBAIE, Que. - The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check. "If...
Mar 14, 2025
Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 foreign ministers meeting in Quebec
LA MALBAIE, Que. - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is set to address media this morning after gathering her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven f...
Mar 14, 2025
Jesper Bratt has a goal and 2 assists in the Devils' 3-2 comeback win over the Oilers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists for his second straight three-point game and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night. Bratt tied it ...
Mar 13, 2025
Drake Batherson ends goal-scoring drought with two as Senators beat Bruins 6-3
OTTAWA - Drake Batherson ended a 10-game scoreless drought with a pair of goals and picked up an assist in the Ottawa Senators' 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Shane Pinto, Tyler Kleven, R...
Mar 13, 2025