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Texas executes inmate for killing 4 during drug robbery
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas has executed an inmate convicted of the drug-related killings of four people more than 30 years ago, including a woman who was 9-months pregnant. Arthur Brown Jr., 52, r...
Mar 09, 2023
Report: Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury
NEW YORK (AP) - Former President Donald Trump has been invited to testify next week before a New York grand jury that has been investigating hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 pres...
Mar 09, 2023
Province to provide grants upwards of $10K for Alberta Culture Days
EDMONTON, AB - Applications for Alberta Culture Days are now open. Every September, the province provides funding for community organizations looking to host free public events that highlight cultural...
Mar 09, 2023
Province aiming to help Alberta become Canada’s next aviation hub
The Ministry of Advanced Education is supporting Alberta's growing aviation industry by investing more than $11 million over three years in Budget 2023.Provincial officials say Alberta continues to be...
Mar 09, 2023
Province announces investment to support women in the skilled trades
The Alberta government says it is providing $10.7 million to Women Building Futures to support women looking to build a career in the skilled trades.Through Budget 2023, Alberta's government says it i...
Mar 09, 2023
Province unveils Financial Statutes Amendment Act to build fiscal stability
The Alberta government is proposing legislative changes aimed at building fiscal stability in the province.The Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 would implement many of the technical measures int...
Mar 09, 2023
Province says new bill continues red-tape-cutting momentum
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says new proposed legislation would cut red tape to support irrigation districts, strengthen property rights for landowners and add greater certainty around fu...
Mar 09, 2023
Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is poised to take the next step toward creating a registration system to help prevent foreign meddling in Canadian affairs. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino plans...
Mar 09, 2023
Alberta government announces justice legislative agenda
Alberta's government says it is introducing a series of legislative amendments to strengthen the province's justice system.Stopping benefits to prolific violent offendersThe Alberta Crown Prosecution ...
Mar 09, 2023
Blue Jays beat Braves, lose to Rays in split-squad spring training games
George Springer hit a two-run homer as a Toronto Blue Jays split squad beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in spring training baseball action Thursday. Another Jays split squad was defeated 6-1 by Tampa Bay a...
Mar 09, 2023