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RCMP asks for public assistance in Fort St. John stolen vehicle case
Mounties in Peace River are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect for a vehicle that was stolen in Fort St. John earlier this month. RCMP have confirmed the vehicle was stolen on...
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AHS Toys for Tickets campaign a success with over 1,150 donations
Many children across Alberta will have a new toy under the tree this Christmas.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has wrapped up its Toys for Tickets campaign, which saw people donate new, unopened toys in...
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Maskwa Medical Centre construction set to start in the spring
Officials with the Maskwa Medical Centre plan to start construction in the spring.There had been plans earlier this year to start this fall. At its most recent meeting, city council approved having ci...
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Clayton optimistic about new food security idea
Helping Hands has been picked by city hall to coordinate efforts around food security in Grande Prairie.The two year pilot project will be reviewed after the first year.Mayor Jackie Clayton says many ...
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A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
ISTANBUL (AP) - An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning. The blast occurred in the capsule production facility of the factory loc...
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US president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon
OTTAWA - U-S president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to send out strong messages about Canada. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his...
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In the news today: Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it wo...
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After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden ramp, catching some air, then lands smoothly on a trail she's ridden countless times before. At 76, the ...
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After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden ramp, catching some air, then lands smoothly on a trail she's ridden countless times before. At 76, the ...
8h ago
Parties agree on the need to act on online harms, but time is running out for new law
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it would take to set up new regulators to tackle online harms under his proposed legislation. Canadians want children to be safe o...
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