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Quebec police arrest man for online threats linked to self-declared 'queen of Canada'
MONTREAL - Police north of Montreal say they've arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly making online threats in connection with his support for a woman who claims to be the queen of Canada. Laval, Q...
Dec 03, 2021
Minister Savage promoting Alberta energy sector in US
EDMONTON, AB - Energy Minister Sonya Savage will travel to the United States to promote Alberta's energy sector to international decision-makers, investors, and state legislators.Savage will attend th...
Dec 03, 2021
CFL leaves door open for Argos' quarterback Bethel-Thompson playing in East final
TORONTO - The CFL has left the door open to McLeod Bethel-Thompson playing in the East Division final Sunday. The Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback was held out of practice and sent home Friday a...
Dec 03, 2021
Province opening budget consultations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You can have your say on how the Alberta Government should manage its finances over the coming year.In addition to an online survey that is open now, Finance Minister Travis Toews say...
Dec 03, 2021
In 'Flee,' an Afghan refugee's tale in vivid animation
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonas Poher Rasmussen was 15 when a boy his same age arrived alone in his small Danish town. "He arrived all by himself and stayed with a family just around the corner from where I liv...
Dec 03, 2021
Canadian men's and women's curling championships to revert to 16-team format
TORONTO - After tinkering with the wild-card setup last season, Curling Canada will revert to the regular 16-team format for its Canadian men's and women's curling championships this season. Two extra...
Dec 03, 2021
Appeal for help goes out for area farm family
MEDICINE HAT - The Medicine Hat Feeding Company is hoping to help an area rancher and employee, who is facing financial challenges again, this time as a result of health issues.Syd McCurdy and his fam...
Dec 03, 2021
Ship that lost containers moves to Nanaimo, B.C.: coast guard
NANAIMO, B.C. - A cargo ship that lost more than 100 containers into the Pacific Ocean after a fire on board has been cleared to travel to the Port of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Officials say the MV...
Dec 03, 2021
Canada buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral drugs to fight COVID-19
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi says Canada has signed agreements to buy up 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19. The government has signed up for an initial one m...
Dec 03, 2021
Tough opening day for Canadian rugby men and women at Dubai Sevens
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Young Canadian teams took it on the chin at the Dubai Sevens on Friday, losing all five games. The Canadian men, who finished 11th last week at the same venue in the open...
Dec 03, 2021