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Federal policing watchdog probing B.C. RCMP unit experiencing 'significant delays'
OTTAWA - The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing "significant delays" in an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests of energy...
Nov 24, 2023
Canucks look to J.T. Miller to drive play, inspire teammates
J.T. Miller shrugged when asked about why he slid to block a shot near the end of the Vancouver Canucks' 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks last Monday. "It shouldn't matter. It's like a mindset thing f...
Nov 24, 2023
Canada edges United States 4-3 in women's goalball final at Parapan Am Games
SANTIAGO, Chile - Canada defeated the United States 4-3 on Friday to win gold in women's goalball at the Parapan American Games. Emma Reinke had a hat trick for the Canadians, who secured a berth at t...
Nov 24, 2023
Clarity an essential feature of a foreign influence registry: consultation summary
OTTAWA - The federal government says respondents to a public consultation were generally in favour of establishing a foreign influence transparency registry, but stressed a need for clarity on how it ...
Nov 24, 2023
NHL prevents Fleury from wearing a special mask for the Wild's Native American Heritage night
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was told by the NHL he could not wear a custom mask for the team's Native American Heritage night, his agent said Friday. Allan Walsh confirmed his client w...
Nov 24, 2023
Sexsmith local joins the Oil Kings in Edmonton
The Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings have recalled Sexsmith product Hudson Perry from the U-18 AAA Junior Storm. The netminder signed with the Oil Kings in September, after attending their t...
Nov 24, 2023
Union says deal with Vancouver police would make officers highest paid in Canada
VANCOUVER - The union representing Vancouver's police officers says it has reached a tentative labour agreement that, if passed, will see its members become Canada's highest-paid officers. Vancouver P...
Nov 24, 2023
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta fundraising campaign encourages looking past the illness
The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta is once again hosting its annual fundraising campaign, this year with a goal of $175,000.The 'See Me, Not My Illness' campaign also aims to raise awareness, notabl...
Nov 24, 2023
Hockey, curling, Wolves basketball on the weekend schedule for local sports
StormThe Storm are in Fort McMurray on Friday and Saturday. Game time will be 7:30 both nights.Grande Prairie is now coming off a 4-1 loss on home ice Wednesday to Whitecourt. The Storm will be fully ...
Nov 24, 2023
Rail Trail development project in west central Alberta reaches new milestone
A Rail Trail development project in west central Alberta has reached a new milestone, according to a recent announcement by the provincial government. In 2009, Clearwater County commissioned the Rocky...
Nov 24, 2023