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Web: Uncertainty Looms as U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches OTTAWA – With just over a week remaining before the expiration of a U.S.-imposed reprieve from steep tariffs on Canadian goods, uncertainty is mounting over whether Canada’s efforts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands will be enough to avoid economic penalties. In the past month, Ottawa has […]

RCMP Crack Down on Speeding and Traffic Violations on Highway 63 and Highway 28 Blitz REDWATER, Alta. – More than 50 drivers are facing traffic tickets after a major enforcement blitz by Redwater RCMP on Highways 63 and 28 last Friday. The crackdown, conducted in partnership with RCMP Traffic Services, Alberta Sheriffs, and enforcement officers […]

CUPE Strikes Escalate as More Alberta School Support Workers Walk Off the Job Labour disputes between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and several Alberta school districts are escalating, with more support workers joining picket lines across the province. Strikes will begin onn Monday at Black Gold School Division and Foothills School Division, adding […]

SASKATCHEWAN – A Saskatchewan couple is aiming to transform any space into an entertainment/service hub with their product, the Nomad Pad. The Nomad Pad functions like a portable TV, with the additional capabilities of processing payments, showcasing products and more. Bailey Kimery, founder of the Nomad Pad, and Constantin Katsiris, the brand ambassador, discussed how the […]

Why are we digging up the trailer for this 1995 satire comedy? Oh, no reason. Just seemed relevant. If you don’t remember Canadian Bacon, it’s Michael Moore’s only non-documentary film and it’s about a US President being convinced that he’ll be better liked if he starts a cold war and national rivalry with the Canadians […]

Western Alberta Hit by 5.2-Magnitude Tremor, No Injuries Reported No damage or injuries have been reported after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Alberta on Thursday morning. The tremor occurred around 8:45 a.m. approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Grande Cache, about 400 kilometres west of Edmonton. The earthquake was felt in several surrounding communities including Edson, […]

One in 10 Alberta Hospital Beds Occupied by Patients Awaiting Alternate Care, Report Finds A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) reveals that one in 10 hospital beds in Alberta are occupied by patients waiting for alternate levels of care, such as home care or continuing care. These patients, often elderly, no longer […]

Canadians Rethink Relationship with U.S. as Trump’s Presidency Shifts Perceptions, Poll Reveals In just one month, U.S. President Donald Trump has Canadians rethinking their relationship with their southern neighbour, once considered one of the our closest friends and largest trading partners. A recent Leger poll, conducted between February 14th and 17th, reveals a seismic shift […]

Grande Prairie Couple Wins $54 Million Lotto 6/49 Jackpot GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — A Grande Prairie couple is celebrating a life-changing win after buying the winning ticket for the $54 million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw on December 28. Sandra and Travis Fredland, long-time lottery players, purchased their winning ticket at the Westgate New Horizon […]

The inventor of the beloved chocolate hazelnut spread that invades our very dreams has died at the age of 97. Francesco Rivella was a chemist who went to work for Ferrero before they became an internationally renowned brand. Many delicious creations came out of their “chemistry room”, but it could be argued that the best […]