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Stellar sea lion pup in Vancouver aids research to rebuild species in Alaska
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium says one of its Stellar sea lions has given birth to a healthy pup. A statement from the aquarium says the birth occurred recently and the male pup, named Natoa, and...
Sep 09, 2022

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he won't seek re-election, calls for leadership vote
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he will not seek another term as MLA for Klondike, and has asked the Yukon Liberal Party to initiate proceedings to select a new leader. Silver says he'll ...
Sep 09, 2022

More road work begins in city's west end
Work begins Friday on another intersection in the city's west end.This time, it is the intersection of 84th avenue and 108th street that will be the focus of attention.The project includes adding a th...
Sep 09, 2022

MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound...
Sep 09, 2022

Elks coach Jones not thinking about home losing streak ahead of Stampeders' visit
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks could have an infamous date with CFL history Saturday night. But the prospect of losing a CFL-record-tying 14th home game in a row isn't at the front of their minds. The E...
Sep 09, 2022

Canada's Olympic champion Kripps joining bobsled team as technical coach
CALGARY - Canada's Olympic bobsled champion Justin Kripps is becoming a coach. The 35-year-old from Summerland, B.C., is joining the national bobsled team as the program's new technical coach. The mov...
Sep 09, 2022

Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids six months to four years old
OTTAWA - Health Canada approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine today for use in children between six months and four years old. The federal department says after a thorough and independent scientific revie...
Sep 09, 2022

World Alzheimer's Day event in Grande Prairie on September 21
World Alzheimer's Day is September 21 and to raise awareness the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories will be hosting a by-donation barbecue in Grande Prairie.From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...
Sep 09, 2022

Boil Water Advisory issued for Village of Rycroft
Alberta Health Services says a boil water advisory is in place for the village of Rycroft and anyone that is connected to the village's water system. Late Wednesday afternoon, the community's water sy...
Sep 09, 2022

Plans underway to display a massive painting of the Queen that hung in old arena
WINNIPEG - A massive painting of the Queen that was once a fixture during hockey games and concerts in Winnipeg may soon be on public display again. The painting's owner, Ron D'Errico, says he plans o...
Sep 09, 2022