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'The flag flies for all.' Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag

'The flag flies for all.' Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag

Stewart Prest, a political science lecturer at the University of British Columbia, said people are again seeing the flag as a symbol of tolerance and inclusion, and of Canadian distinctiveness from the United States.
Northern Alberta man receives 20 months jail time for stabbing person in neck

Northern Alberta man receives 20 months jail time for stabbing person in neck

Mercier told police he was sitting on his deck when Larose approached the house on his bike. Larose aggressively approached the victim with a small knife, stabbing the him in the neck.
Alberta beef and cattle prices up last year

Alberta beef and cattle prices up last year

Beef and cattle prices increased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased demand and tighter supplies across North America. 
Alberta's Cavalry soccer team out of Concacaf Champions Cup in narrow defeat

Alberta's Cavalry soccer team out of Concacaf Champions Cup in narrow defeat

Mexico City’s Pumas wins second leg 2-0 against Alberta's Cavalry FC to advance in continental competition.
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a holiday-centric array of goods, Dave Doyon says he considers the move “a gift” even though a hoped-for flurry of sales never fully materialized.
Judge refuses to give woman jail time for sleeping in apartment lobby amidst freezing temperatures

Judge refuses to give woman jail time for sleeping in apartment lobby amidst freezing temperatures

An Alberta Justice disagreed with a proposed sentence of custody and probation for a Boyle-area woman without shelter who was arrested for sleeping in an apartment building to escape freezing temperatures.
Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi calls on premier to fire health minister over scandal

Alberta NDP Leader Nenshi calls on premier to fire health minister over scandal

The leader of Alberta’s Opposition NDP says it’s time to fire Health Minister Adriana LaGrange given new allegations surrounding high-level corruption in medical contracts.
New Canadian fentanyl control measures welcome say Alberta moms who lost sons to the drug

New Canadian fentanyl control measures welcome say Alberta moms who lost sons to the drug

Airdrie friends Julie Hazelwanter and Cheryl Mass can't help but think of their sons as fentanyl dominates tariff talks between Canada and the U.S.
Galentine's Day has become a thing—why hasn't Malentine's Day?

Galentine's Day has become a thing—why hasn't Malentine's Day?

The Conversation explores why men don't have a holiday to celebrate friendship between bros.
Alberta communities involved in human trafficking operation

Alberta communities involved in human trafficking operation

Arrests and search warrants were conducted in Edmonton, Montreal and Red Deer with a total of 23 charges related to human trafficking offences laid.
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