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Canada gives $120M loan to help bolster Ukraine against Russia threats
OTTAWA, ON - Canada is giving Ukraine a $120-million loan to help bolster its economy and aid as it faces a hostile buildup of Russian forces on its borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced th...
Jan 21, 2022
Federal program to rapidly build homes goes past target, again
OTTAWA, ON - A federal program aimed at quickly creating new affordable housing units has once again surpassed its goal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the rapid-housing program has now created mo...
Jan 21, 2022
Public Health Agency of Canada involved in 'error' on trucker vaccine rules: sources
OTTAWA, ON - Turmoil and confusion over whether truckers would remain exempt from the vaccine mandate last week stemmed from bureaucrats misinterpreting policy in more than one federal agency - includ...
Jan 21, 2022
Province announces new bed capacity measures and response plan
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government announced Thursday there will be extra bed capacity in non-ICU and ICU settings as well as a new community response plan."COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed...
Jan 20, 2022
Alberta police chiefs don't support decriminalization of illegal drug possession
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) does not support decriminalizing the possession of illegal drugs.Announced Thursday, (Jan 20) AACP members released a statement to mem...
Jan 20, 2022
Coaldale council takes action as rec centre costs rise to over $18-million
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is doing its part to mitigate the impacts of the rising costs for its new multi-purpose recreation centre.During a special council meeting on Monday, it was outline...
Jan 20, 2022
Special public avalanche warning in Banff, B.C. mountainous regions
BANFF, AB - Outdoor recreators are being warned about the high potential for avalanches in the mountains.Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for the North and South Columbia...
Jan 20, 2022
Albertans’ confidence in personal finances plummets amid pandemic fatigue and uncertainty
As uncertainty and pandemic fatigue continue to build, Albertans' confidence in their personal finances has plummeted, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos.The ...
Jan 20, 2022
2022 STARS Lottery opens to the public
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans can now purchase tickets for the 2022 edition of the annual STARS Lottery.The lottery supports STARS Air Ambulance and their life-saving operations across the province. The ...
Jan 20, 2022
Province announces K-6 curriculum advisory group members
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After scrutiny over the proposed K-6 curriculum, the Alberta Government is creating a new task force to help implement new educational programs.Members have been announced for the Cur...
Jan 20, 2022