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North American stock markets climb after Fed adopts largest rate hike since 1994

North American stock markets climb after Fed adopts largest rate hike since 1994

North American stock markets broke multi-day losing streaks after the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted the largest interest rate increase since 1994 and vowed to remain aggressive in tackling soaring inflation.
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Hold and secure at Westlock schools is over

Hold and secure at Westlock schools is over

RCMP investigation continuing.
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Bank of Canada likely to mirror 0.75% Fed Reserve hike next month: economists

Bank of Canada likely to mirror 0.75% Fed Reserve hike next month: economists

Economists say the Federal Reserve raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike since 1994 — increases the odds of the Bank of Canada following suit next month. The U.S.
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Rainfall warnings lifted in Alberta as system moves to northern Saskatchewan

Rainfall warnings lifted in Alberta as system moves to northern Saskatchewan

Environment Canada has ended all heavy rainfall warnings in Alberta.
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Ottawa police promise outreach to Sikh community after false Parliament bomb tip

Ottawa police promise outreach to Sikh community after false Parliament bomb tip

RCMP investigation ongoing following false bomb tip.
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Final House of Commons vote expected on bill reforming mandatory minimum sentencing

Final House of Commons vote expected on bill reforming mandatory minimum sentencing

Federal MPs are expected to vote this afternoon on whether to adopt the Liberals' mandatory minimums bill and send it to the Senate.
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Key 'Freedom Convoy' figure pleads guilty to mischief, will be released from jail

Key 'Freedom Convoy' figure pleads guilty to mischief, will be released from jail

Tyson Billings has pleaded guilty to a charge of counselling to commit mischief related to his involvement in the protest that gridlocked Ottawa in Februaryand is to be released from jail.
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MLA proposes ban on farmland ownership by pension plans

MLA proposes ban on farmland ownership by pension plans

Saskatchewan implemented similar prohibition back in 2015, prompting pension plans to look to Alberta to buy farmland.
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Expert panel to deliver recommendations this summer

Expert panel to deliver recommendations this summer

“After receiving the report, Parks Canada will review and consult with Canadians on the findings of the panel."
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Bow River downgraded to high stream flow advisory

Bow River downgraded to high stream flow advisory

The Bow River through Banff is running at about 154 cubic metres per second
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