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"He's a leader of men:' Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp
OTTAWA - After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL's East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend t...
May 18, 2023
Albertans asked to put safety first when planning for long weekend activities
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is asking Albertans to put safety first when recreating over the May long weekend.Officials note that the fire danger is extreme in northern Alberta as hot and...
May 18, 2023
Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not in starting lineup again due to sore knee
TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee. The first baseman was hurt on Tuesday night ...
May 18, 2023
Town of Sexsmith finalizes 2023 budget
Residents and businesses in the Town of Sexsmith will see increases on their tax bill in 2023.The town has finalized its budget for the year,which will result in a three per cent property tax increase...
May 18, 2023
Videos show officers rushing gunman in New Mexico rampage that killed 3 women
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Video recordings released by police Thursday of this week's deadly rampage in New Mexico show someone saying "kill me" on a home's doorbell camera and officers rushing toward the...
May 18, 2023
Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley set for Alberta leaders debate tonight
EDMONTON - On the same day Alberta's two main election rivals were to square off in a debate ahead of the May 29 vote, the province's ethics commissioner found United Conservative Leader Danielle Smit...
May 18, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta’s wildfire situation
The Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism and officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenThursday, May 18 3 p.m.L...
May 18, 2023
Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons
OTTAWA - Almost a year after its introduction, MPs have passed a gun-control bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking and try to curb homemade ghost ...
May 18, 2023
Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat
OTTAWA - Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021, producing more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined. With a total estimated carbon footprint of 270 mill...
May 18, 2023
Danielle Smith found guilty of violating Conflicts of Interest Act
BROOKS, AB - Alberta's ethics commissioner has found the province's premier guilty of one count of contravening the Conflicts of Interest Act, and not guilty of two others.In late March and early Apri...
May 18, 2023