Author Archives:

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The final phase of work to rehabilitate Strachan Road will begin next week between Sprague Way and Stratton Way.The project to improve Strachan Road between 13th Avenue and South Ri...

BRANDON, Man. - A union representing workers at a meat-processing plant in Manitoba says four more employees have tested positive for COVID-19. A total of eight employees at the Maple Leaf pork p...

EDMONTON - Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.The government awards "highlight and pay tribute to volunteers who give their time, energy and skills to make a difference in ...

WASHINGTON - Brent Scowcroft, who played a prominent role in American foreign policy as national security adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush and was a Republican voice against the ...

TORONTO - Beginning Wednesday, August 12, mask-wearing will be mandatory at all Walmart locations in Canada.The company noted in a media release on Thursday that for over 60 per cent of its more than ...

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's labour market gained 419,000 jobs last month as more parts of the economy were allowed to reopen. The agency says the national unemployment rate was 10.9 ...

OTTAWA - Canada's energy regulator has named a new advisory committee that aims to change how it interacts with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The Indigenous advisory committee, whi...

CALGARY - An international trade expert says Canada can expect more U.S. moves like the imposition of aluminum import tariffs as protectionism gains popularity in the United States ahead of ...

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 7. What we are watching in Canada ... Sta...

EDMONTON - Frenzy over the Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 draw may continue today as the hockey team's community foundation holds another game-day raffle for its Alberta fans. On Wednesday, the raf...