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Cochrane's Chris Ball discusses latest feature film

Cochrane's Chris Ball discusses latest feature film

A classic road trip coming of age tale featuring Cochranite Chris Ball has received rave reviews from critics across the industry.
Opposition MP finds positives in Throne Speech

Opposition MP finds positives in Throne Speech

Unfortunately, CPC Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says they are outweighed by the negatives
Alberta announces carbon levy-funded programs to reduce oilpatch methane emissions

Alberta announces carbon levy-funded programs to reduce oilpatch methane emissions

EDMONTON — Alberta has announced where it will spend part of the money it recently earmarked to reduce methane emissions from the oilpatch.
September is Recovery Month in Alberta

September is Recovery Month in Alberta

In an effort to support Albertans with addiction recovery, the Alberta government has declared September as Recovery Month in the province.
Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

OTTAWA — Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July

Finance Department says federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July

OTTAWA — The federal government ran a deficit of $148.6 billion during the first four months of its 2020-2021 fiscal year, the result of unprecedented spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result compared with a deficit of $1.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Libs, NDP reach deal on COVID-19 aid, averting election

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Libs, NDP reach deal on COVID-19 aid, averting election

OTTAWA — Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez says the Liberals have reached a deal with the NDP over its demands for supporting the throne speech, averting an immediate election. More coming. The Canadian Press
Two Mounties charged in Alberta after separate investigations by RCMP

Two Mounties charged in Alberta after separate investigations by RCMP

EDMONTON — Two Alberta Mounties have been charged following separate investigations by the RCMP.
Canadian film and TV academy announces equity-driven initiatives, including new rule

Canadian film and TV academy announces equity-driven initiatives, including new rule

TORONTO — The organization behind the Canadian Screen Awards has announced some equity-driven changes and initiatives, including a new rule concerning eligibility requirements for Indigenous content.
NHL ice-masters call bubbled NHL playoffs a success, memorable for 5OT game

NHL ice-masters call bubbled NHL playoffs a success, memorable for 5OT game

EDMONTON — The end is near for the bubbled NHL playoffs, and those in charge of the rinks say it's been smooth as an ice sheet — except maybe when teams come to play for three periods and stay on for another five.
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