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Landowners and legal experts criticize Alberta's well cleanup bill
EDMONTON - Landowners and legal experts are criticizing Alberta's hastily passed new legislation intended to help clean up the province's huge stockpile of abandoned energy facilities. The bill, which...
Apr 08, 2020
RDFFG asks for public's cooperation this long weekend at landfills and transfer stations
PRINCE GEORGE-The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is asking the public's cooperation this long weekend as they brace for a busy weekend with social distancing measures in place.Manager...
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Canada-U.S. ties getting 'constant gardening' to protect supply lines: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Canada's deputy prime minister says the country's relationship with the United States is getting "constant gardening" as the federal government works to keep supply lines open despite the...
Apr 08, 2020
Canadian junior star Lafreniere tops North America in final NHL draft rankings
NEW YORK - Alexis Lafreniere remained the top North American skater as the NHL released its final rankings for the 2020 draft Wednesday. Lafreniere, a left-wing with the Rimouski Oceanic, was leading ...
Apr 08, 2020
Alberta premier to release details on post-COVID economic recovery plan
CALGARY - Albertans are expecting to receive more details today on the government's plan to recharge the economy once COVID-19 is under control in the province. Premier Jason...
Apr 08, 2020
Taber man charged after licking products in store as part of 'COVID Challenge'
TABER, Alta. - A man from southern Alberta has been charged with mischief after police say he participated in an online prank related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Police in Taber say the man allegedly tam...
Apr 08, 2020
UNBC's 2020 Convocation goes virtual
PRINCE GEORGE-UNBC has decided that this year's grads will have a bit of a futuristic take on their convocation with it going virtual.The decision to have a virtual convocation comes due to social dis...
Apr 08, 2020 Photo Courtesy of UNBC
Germany rugby sevens project on hold for former Canada coach Damian McGrath
After leading Samoa and Canada to rare tournament wins on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, coach Damian McGrath now faces the challenge of getting Germany's part-time players promoted to the top-ti...
Apr 08, 2020
First troops return from Ukraine, in quarantine at Ontario military base
OTTAWA - More than 100 Canadian soldiers have returned home from Ukraine and are in quarantine at an Ontario military base for the next two weeks to ensure they do not have COVID-19. The troops arrive...
Apr 08, 2020
Central Mountain Air to temporarily suspend service due to COVID-19
SMITHERS - The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Central Mountain Air (CMA) to temporarily suspend service starting this weekend.The airline says it will suspend scheduled service starting this Saturday ...
Apr 08, 2020