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Province touting record-level funding for the arts
The Alberta government says it's maintaining record-breaking funding for the arts sector in Budget 2025 with a $4.5 million investment to support artists through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.Pr...
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways
TORONTO - Home field hasn't been an advantage this season, but there's something about hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that agrees with Derek Parish and the Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg (3-2) visits ...
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Update 16: Alberta wildfire update
Thunderstorms moving across the boreal forest sparked new wildfires; cooler weather conditions are helping to suppress wildfire activity.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 25)There are 56 wildfires...
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Fernandez advances to Citi Open semifinals with win over former doubles partner
WASHINGTON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over American qualifier and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend on Friday at the Citi Op...
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Final arguments on Monday in bail hearing for 3 Quebec extremist plot suspects
QUBEC - A Quebec court judge is expected to hear final arguments from the Crown and defence attorneys on Monday in a bail hearing for three men facing terrorism charges in the Quebec City region. The ...
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How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues
A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground, says lessons learned at a rescue operation at British Columbia's Red Chris mine can help teams...
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$26 million announced for southern Alberta infrastructure projects
The Alberta Government will support 21 rural projects in the region aimed at improving infrastructure.It has announced grant funding through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP),...
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Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling bl...
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Lottie Woad takes 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda in pro debut at Women's Scottish Open
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) - Lottie Woad of England played bogey-free Friday and took advantage of unusually calm conditions toward the end to post a 7-under 65, giving the English star a two-shot lead ove...
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Police recapture convicted murderer who escaped prison north of Montreal
MONTREAL - Correctional Service Canada says a convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison nearly three weeks ago has been recaptured. They say Lory Bill Germa was apprehended by the Montreal p...
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