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Dreeshen resigns as ag. minister amid concerns about drinking
EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking.Dreeshen, in a short statement, says his "conduct'" with alcohol has become a distracti...
Nov 05, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Alberta agriculture minister quits cabinet amid concerns about drinking
EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking. Dreeshen, in a short statement, says his "conduct" with alcohol has become a distracti...
Nov 05, 2021
Gasoline prices predicted to decrease temporarily in coming weeks
Experts at the firm Gas Buddy are predicting gasoline prices in Alberta to have a slight decline in the upcoming weeks; however, they suggest this will be only a temporary decrease.Head of Petroleum A...
Nov 05, 2021
‘Entertainment districts’ would allow responsible public drinking
EDMONTON, AB. -- Adults could soon be able to responsibly enjoy a beer or a glass of wine in designated public areas in Alberta. The government's fifth Red Tape Reduction Implementation Bill proposes ...
Nov 05, 2021
Assembly of First Nations says raise Canada flag alongside 'every child matters' flag
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says it has found a solution that would allow the Canadian flag to be raised before Remembrance Day while continuing to grieve Indigenous children who died at re...
Nov 05, 2021
Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years
EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections.A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albe...
Nov 05, 2021
Senators name Brady Tkachuk as 10th captain in franchise history
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have named forward Brady Tkachuk as team captain. The Senators made the announcement Friday. Tkachuk is the 10th captain in franchise history. The 22-year-old Tkachuk is i...
Nov 05, 2021
Canadian pro angler Gustafson featured in new 'Bassmaster Fishing 2022' video game
No Canadian has ever won the Bassmasters Classic but Jeff Gustafson now faces a lot more competition in the race to be the first. On Wednesday, Dovetail Games released the virtual fishing simulator "B...
Nov 05, 2021
Witness: Kenosha shooting victim was acting 'belligerently'
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The first man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was acting "belligerently" that night but did not appear to pose a serious threat to anyone, a witness ...
Nov 05, 2021
Nunavut starts offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to those 12 and older
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has started offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to residents who are ages 12 and older. People who want the third shot must have received their second dose of vaccine at leas...
Nov 05, 2021