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Industrial development giving coyotes an edge in wolverine habitat: study
New research suggests industrial development is helping coyotes move into wolverine country and edge out the rare carnivore despite its fierce reputation. Lead researcher Gillian Chow-Fraser of the Un...
Jan 19, 2022
Quebec details plan to capture, fence in isolated caribou herds to protect them
MONTREAL - The Quebec government will deploy helicopters, net guns, specially built traps and tranquillizer darts to capture and fence in animals from two isolated wild caribou herds to save them from...
Jan 19, 2022
NHL announces new dates for 98 postponed games, 95 to take place in 16 days
NEW YORK - NHL players, fans, and reporters are going to be extremely busy.The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 98 games being postponed in the 2021-22 regular season.Now, the league has announced that a...
Jan 19, 2022
In news conference, Biden calls on Fed to fight inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) - At a Wednesday news conference marking his first year in office, President Joe Biden called on the Federal Reserve to do more to fight inflation by pulling back on its monetary boost...
Jan 19, 2022
Foster's Peace Country Classic Agri-Show dates set
The Foster's Peace Country Classic Agri-Show is going to run for an extra day this year.The 2022 edition is set for four days from March 9-12 at Evergreen Park.Past editions have run for three days.Th...
Jan 19, 2022
Red Deer restaurant warned by AHS after accepting dog photos as vaccine proof
RED DEER, AB - A central Alberta restaurant was closed temporarily after public health inspectors say some of its staff accepted photos of patrons' dogs instead of their vaccine passports to dine insi...
Jan 19, 2022
Coast Guard retiring key ocean science vessel, replacement delayed yet again
OTTAWA - The federal government is being forced to retire one of the Canadian Coast Guard's important science vessels, dealing a blow to the country's ocean research capabilities for at least the next...
Jan 19, 2022
UAE envoy: Yemen's Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Yemen's Houthi rebels used cruise and ballistic missiles, in addition to drones, in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people and set off fires at a ...
Jan 19, 2022
Betty White Challenge donations to help Bandaged Paws launch new Spay & Neuter Assistance Program
Bandaged Paws new Spay & Neuter Assistance Program could have a major impact on the pet population in the Grande Prairie area.The organizations decided to start getting the ball rolling on this ne...
Jan 19, 2022
Source: Toronto FC trades midfielder Mark Delgado to Los Angeles Galaxy
TORONTO - Midfielder Mark Delgado, who ranks third in Toronto FC appearances among active players, is headed to the Los Angeles Galaxy to reunite with coach Greg Vanney. A source, not authorized to sp...
Jan 19, 2022