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More than a quarter of Canadians will spend at least 100 bones on Halloween: poll

More than a quarter of Canadians will spend at least 100 bones on Halloween: poll

A new poll suggests more than a quarter of Canadians will spend $100 or more on Halloween, with roughly 70 per cent of respondents saying they'll fork over as much money as they did last year on candy and costumes.
Case against youth accused of trying to kill woman back in court

Case against youth accused of trying to kill woman back in court

Police say the accused took an 18-year-old woman near Long Island Lake, attacked her in an attempt to kill her and then left her in the forest to die.
104-year-old Alberta schoolhouse getting a spruce-up

104-year-old Alberta schoolhouse getting a spruce-up

A schoolhouse built in 1920 north of Calgary is finding new purpose.
Alberta D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Alberta D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Capt. William Wilson of High River was joined by family, colleagues and supporters, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, at his centennial celebration.
Cabinet ministers reject Liberal MP demands for secret ballot vote on Trudeau’s future

Cabinet ministers reject Liberal MP demands for secret ballot vote on Trudeau’s future

Since Mr. Trudeau rejected a private demand from MPs that he make way for new leadership of the Liberal party, dissenters have pushed for more ways to express their disapproval
GALLERY: "My Life With the Walter Boys" filming in Southern Alberta

GALLERY: "My Life With the Walter Boys" filming in Southern Alberta

Netflix production crews were in Okotoks this week filming the coming-of-age drama "My Life with the Walter Boys".
Looking for a new car? What you should know about leasing vs. owning

Looking for a new car? What you should know about leasing vs. owning

Leasing a car is a unique financial arrangement and while it has its perks, experts say it suits a fairly slim group of people. The biggest draw for leasing is lower payments, and on a shiny new car no less.
Eby's New Democrats have slim majority with 47 seats after final vote count

Eby's New Democrats have slim majority with 47 seats after final vote count

Elections BC says a final vote count in British Columbia's Oct. 19 provincial election has given Premier David Eby's New Democrats 47 seats, just enough to form a majority government.
Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority in Saskatchewan election

Scott Moe and Sask Party retain majority in Saskatchewan election

Premier-elect Scott Moe thanked the party leaders and singled out Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, for the work she does as opposition leader and party leader.
Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
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