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"Let them eat cake" seems to be the message from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Prince's Prime Minister concluded meetings with provincial ministers on Friday and announced he will move forward to reduce the permitted use…

This afternoon, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced his intention to investigate price fixing in Alberta's resale fuel industry. “I will ask the Competition Bureau of Canada to investigate potential gasoline price fixing…

The distant praise and worship is over, the loud, concert-like singing and dancing is on. Catholic summer camp organizers are feeling a sense of renewal as activities return to something more like a pre-pandemic…

Vaccinated Atlantic Canadians are the most eager to get a second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new national poll. The Angus Reid Institute study found that 67% of vaccinated Atlantic…

Federal Agriculture Minister Marie Claude Bibeau announced $54 million on Thursday for the creation of nine new living labs to reduce greenhouse gases. Speaking in Calgary, Bibeau said one of the living lab programs will!-->…

As the Bank of Canada pushes interest rates to a record high, those in the Prairie provinces are feeling the pinch more than the rest of the country, according to a new poll. The MNP Ltd poll found that 55% of…

Today, Adam van KoeverdenParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Minister of Sport, on behalf of the Honorable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of more than $720,000 for four community…

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Statistics Canada released new estimates for the 2022/23 Canadian crop this week, revealing that canola planted area would be reduced by 4.7%, from 9.1 million hectares to 8.67 million hectares. (Figure 1)Despite this lesser area of…

Homestead Aerial Photo A sample of one of the photos that Homestead Aerial Photo has in its archives. The Prince Albert Museum plans to offer visitors a unique chance to find memorabilia and family history next week. Homestead Aerial Photo…

Hospitals overwhelmed by the onslaught of the pandemic are still facing a number of challenges, leading to unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country. Besides the limited number of hospital…

The Prairie Provinces are full of surprises – but some are way cooler than others. This summer, beat the heat at Horseshoe Lake, a crystal-clear swimming hole in Jasper National Park, Alberta - known to few, but loved by…

Content of the article Over half a million dollars in drugs and cash have been seized following an inter-provincial inter-provincial investigation in Lloydminster. Content of the article Project Deception is an ongoing investigation led…

When Josh and Katie Pascoe planned their multi-province summer concert tour earlier this year, they hadn't anticipated how expensive it would be to fill up their pickup truck's gas tank. Most of their energy was focused on securing…

Content of the article Manitoba should follow the lead of other provinces and establish a Seniors Advocate. Especially after news this week that two nursing aides have been placed on paid leave after allegations of abuse at a Winnipeg…

The number of Canadians looking to buy electric vehicles in 2022 has reached its highest level yet, with British Columbia leading the way, according to a new survey from professional services firm Ernst & Young Global Limited.…

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to honor the rich, vital and diverse cultures of Canada's First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, June 21, was chosen because many Indigenous peoples…

CALGARY, Alta., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the "Company" or "Decibel") (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a premium cannabis producer, is pleased to announce that the Company will release its financial results of…

Rapidly rising interest rates have a definite deterrent effect on housing market activity across Canada. Home resales fell for a third straight month in May, down 8.6% from April, with nearly all local areas experiencing some moderation.…

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In a surprise survey, Canadian consumers lag behind their American counterparts when it comes to buying an electric vehicle (EV) for their next vehicle. While many had assumed that Canadian consumers were more…

The lifting of nearly all pandemic-related restrictions will benefit provincial economies this year, but won't necessarily put growth on a higher trajectory. In fact, we expect growth to slow in a small majority of provinces as the…

On August 10, 2020, Brad Crammond noticed sudden, premature mortality in a seemingly healthy canola field. "We've had issues with blackleg in the past," says the Austin, Man., farmer, "and I could tell it was something different." So he…

Arctic tundra, shady forests and glacial lakes. The cold of the Atlantic Ocean lashing the rocky shores and the confetti of summer wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains. For many, a wilderness experience is virtually synonymous with a visit…

Sunday, May 29, 2022, 9:08 a.m. – A widespread risk of severe thunderstorms will end the weekend and mark the start of this week across the Prairies. Southern Manitoba on the lookout for tornadoes. Heavy rains with a risk of flooding…

Northern Alberta communities are experiencing spring flooding and experts say Alberta needs to do more to prepare for flooding in the future. The Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, home to around 800 people, has faced massive…

UVALDE, Texas – The shooter who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school had warned in online posts minutes before the attack that he had shot his grandmother and was going to shoot a school, said said…

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These maps would show the wettest years in recent history, including the years from 2010 to 2014, 2016 and 2017. None of the maps for these seven years reflect the current map as of May…

Among the featured pieces was a replica of a light blue knitted cardigan given by Nonia to the Queen after Charles was born in 1948. "I bet I wore it," the prince said after examining it. “Have you seen any photographs? Meeting a group of…

This column is the opinion of Andrew Parkin, executive director of the Environics Institute for Survey Research. For more information on CBC's Opinion section, please see the FAQ.There is no shortage of new irritants in relations between…

Breadcrumb Links Local News Mike and Tracey Cipkar are pictured in their blooming canola field, next to their retail store, Scoop Ice Cream and Priscilla's Presents on Iler Road in Harrow, Friday May 13, 2022. Photo…

Premier Jason Kenney addressed his party on April 9 at the official launch of his leadership review process. (Radio Canada) The fate of Premier Jason Kenney rests in the hands of less than 1.5% of Albertans – those who are able-bodied!-->!-->…

Minnesota's deer ranching industry has been and remains the primary vehicle for the spread of chronic wasting disease in the state. When new CWD infections are discovered, they were most likely brought to the area in an…

A break from the cold, wet spring weather is finally giving beekeepers like Kim Eliason in the Cowichan Valley the chance to keep an eye on his bees. So far, anecdotal reports have not been promising. "The bees aren't great, they've had a…

Photo: CTV News Affordable home prices in Edmonton and other prairie towns are attracting young families out of Kelowna. She is 32 years old, has three children and despite a good income, she returns to Alberta because it is simply…

Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on Monday to discuss the next agricultural policy framework ahead of their annual meeting in Saskatoon in July, where they hope to sign a…

Switzerland, Geneva; February 16, 2018 .On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches, the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, visited the Ecumenical Center in Geneva. From…

This year's federal budget saw an expansion of iZEV, a federally facilitated rebate program designed to sweeten the pot for customers who buy or lease an electric vehicle. Under the new rules, which came into force on April 25and, the…

The Farmers' Almanac's predicts "scorching temperatures" and "scattered showers" for Alberta this summer. “Our long-term forecast points to a hot summer, especially in central and western Canada in mid to late July. Many…

Oksana Kosteckyj keeps a watchful eye on the children from Ukraine who joined RF Morrison Elementary this month, making sure they and their families feel welcome at the Winnipeg school. There, this week, young newcomers participated in…

Electric vehicle sales grew nearly 60% last year, but they still need to pick up the pace to meet the new federal sales mandates expected by the end of this year. Statistics Canada released the latest quarterly data on new vehicle…

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“Albertans should stock up on portable air conditioners, fans and maybe an…

Across the province, hospitalizations rose by 63 over the past week to 1,053, while the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care rose slightly by four to 48. In the North zone, 108 people are!-->!-->!-->…

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The Manitoba government says it continues to consider modernizing liquor sales to make them more convenient for customers. One such option is to expand alcohol sales to grocery stores.Industries that have been hit hard by the…

The 2022 Liberal budget says Ottawa will extend the national electric vehicle rebate program through 2025. Used electric vehicles will not be included, despite a 2021 election promise. The Canadian government announces that it will…

Breadcrumb Links Columnists Publication date : April 05, 2022 • 16 hours ago • 3 minute read • 26 comments NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill in…

But Prairie residents are much more likely than other Canadians to believe the…

The various regions of Canada are already facing the adverse effects of climate change such as sea level rise, flooding, rising temperatures and coastal erosion. Heat waves and ecological changes can cause health-related illnesses and…

The federal carbon price is rising today for everyone, but some Canadians can expect to receive more money from the program than others and see their rebates sooner and more frequently. Canadians living in jurisdictions that do not have…

The “confidence and supply” agreement between the Liberals and the NDP, under which the NDP will provide…

For the third year in a row, Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) has been ignored in the provincial budget. The safe consumption site is the first in the province, located in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood of Saskatoon. It…

Thursday, March 24, 2022, 6:10 p.m. - The "once in a lifetime" meteor seen from Manitoba and Saskatchewan on Tuesday evening was followed by another over nearly the same area, almost exactly 24 hours later. They came from completely…

The City of Grande Prairie has changed traffic safety by-laws so that all commercial sites or industrial areas located on thoroughfares are now required to have exit warning triangles. Lead planner Dan Whelton says the idea was brought to…

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Today, the Honorable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairie Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, accompanied by the Member of…

Calgary-based independent press, Durvile Publications, reprints The Little Book: Reader of Stories for a Free Ukrainea Ukrainian anthology of poems and stories, to raise funds for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. When Lorene Shyba,…

Conservative Party veteran Jean Charest launches his leadership bid at an event in Calgary on March 10.TODD ​​KOROL/ReutersWith a wall of carefully placed beer cans as a backdrop, Jean Charest has outlined his energy policy if he becomes…

December 5, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Orlondo Steinauer with the East Division trophy after a win over the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League Eastern…

Monday, March 7, 2022, 5:35 p.m. - High winds and snow will continue to make travel difficult in parts of the Prairies this week. This winter, a familiar pattern repeated itself across the Prairies: snow and strong winds accompanied…

Manitoba Ag Days has pivoted one of its most popular events online and will announce the 2022 Innovators Showcase winners on Wednesday. This year's online competition featured 33 products vying for the crown in one of seven categories, said…

Do you work for Canadian Pacific or another railway? contact us and tell us about the problems you are having. All comments posted will remain anonymous.More than 3,000 Canadian Pacific railway workers voted to authorize the strike by…

Good morning! This is our daily roundup with everything you need to know in one concise read. Sign up here to receive it every morning in your inbox. Canada's new sanctions on Russia could also hurt Canadian economy, says Freeland Canada…

New polling data from the Angus Reid Institute shows how worried Canadians are about rising prices due to rising inflation. The survey shows that 53% of participants agree they cannot meet financial demands, while 44% say they have…

Alberta's financial outlook continues to improve, as illustrated in this week's budget, according to global credit agency DBRS Morningstar. The company released comments on the Kenney government's second pandemic budget on…

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is already mounting pressure on the prices of commodities like wheat and oil, with experts saying a prolonged conflict could have a significant impact on food price inflation in the country. Canada.…

The national leader in the distribution of lubricants makes its third acquisition in six months as it expands its presence across the Canadian PrairiesCatalys Lubricants expands its presence in the Canadian Prairies, providing customers…

The Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities Association is calling for a moratorium on wild boar farming, saying wild boars tend to escape and become "invasive beasts." The association says more than 60 rural municipalities in southern…

PictureOn Thursday, police speak with protesters during the blocking of trucks in Ottawa.Credit...Brett Gundlock for The New York TimesPolice have begun moving in to make arrests in downtown Ottawa, hoping to end weeks of gridlock in…

At a press conference at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel on Monday, open to media other than the conservative-leaning media for one of the first times, there was an air of gravity in a room that echoed with the constant coughing of dozens of…

VideoUndaunted by the weather, demonstrators gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to protest vaccines, mask mandates and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.CreditCredit...Brett Gundlock for The New York TimesUnder persistent snowfall on…

Since January 28, Canada's capital, Ottawa, has been besieged by a convoy of angry truck drivers - a two-week protest that has drawn support from right-wing extremists in Canada and abroad. The so-called “freedom convoy” is nominally…

Truckers protesting vaccination mandates park their rigs in the middle of intersections in Canadian cities, blocking traffic and, in some places, bringing daily life and business to a standstill.Mayor Jim Watson of Ottawa said, “We are in…

TORONTO (AP) — A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters denouncing virus precautions kept up the pressure with truck blockades Wednesday in the capital and at major border…

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The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 set a new record for the third day in a row on the same day the Manitoba government announced it was preparing to relax the province's pandemic health orders. Seven more people in Manitoba…

For many Canadians, the northern parts of the Prairie provinces and British Columbia are a vast and mysterious land of forests, marshes and snow. For Matt Sager, it's a place filled with classic and vintage cars just waiting to be…

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Record heat, severe drought and devastating floods have impacted food production, indirectly pushing prices in Canada to a decade high, according to data provided by Statistics Canada. Food inflation is…

These places across North America are still recovering from the Ice Age, and what's left can be seen if you look closely enough. If there are kilometer (mile) thick ice patches on you, you…

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is working on more sports betting options for bettors in the province, who currently have only one place to turn to make a legal bet.…

Minister says Boris Johnson needs to 'change his ways' as he recalls how, in the same month when some in No 10 were 'not behaving properly', he was unable to support his children before their death. Guy Opperman, Minister for Pensions…

By Nathan SagerPublished on January 14, 2022 at 9:06 p.m. Not all school children in Mississauga and Brampton will receive rapid antigen tests on their first day back to school, according to plans released by the two councils.The wording…

Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will do everything possible to help provinces and territories deal with the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as infections fueled by the Omicron variant threaten to overwhelm healthcare systems. The Prime…

Breadcrumb Links Curling Had representatives been selected from the council chamber like everyone else forced to do last year, Walker and Koe undoubtedly would have been back dressed in blue with the provincial coat of…

Events across Saskatchewan are canceled and postponed due to the increase in the number of cases of the Omicron variant. Large gatherings are not limited to Saskatchewan like they are to other provinces, so decisions are up to the…

COVID was unable to put the brakes on the Western Canadian Crop Production Show for a second year.Planning began six months ago and the four-day event will begin on Monday, January 10. The first exhibitors began to move into the…

Breadcrumb Links Curling On Monday in Grande Prairie, Curling Alberta chose to launch the very first combined men's and women's provincial Scotties of the Boston Pizza Cup and Sentinel Storage. Author of the article:…

Saturday, January 1, 2022, 1:35 p.m. - Unusual weather conditions across North America have caused a loop in Canada and the United States in 2021, producing more tornadoes in Ontario than in all the Prairie provinces combined. A…

Last updated on December 29, 2021 Energy-rich Alberta is growing and seeking immigrants to Canada for many jobs as the oil and gas, housing construction and retail industries take off. “The happy days are back! Alberta!-->!-->…

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The drought in western Canada has been one of the big agricultural stories of 2021. "I was able to travel, testify and meet farmers," said Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “But I'm…

12/24/2021 Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity has been path this week, and that was reflected in the activity on the air, particularly over 10 meters. If only the ARRL 10-Meter Contest took place a week later! The…

Vancouver, British Columbia - The press wire - December 21, 2021 - Gaia Grow Corp. (the “Company” or “Gaia”) (CSE: GAIA) (CNSX: GAIA.CN) (Frankfurt:…

Manitoba doctors working on the front lines of the pandemic are calling on the provincial and federal governments to respond to the current crisis in intensive care units in the Prairie province. On Saturday, Ottawa announced it would…

Manitoba reports its highest one-day jump in new COVID-19 cases in wave four, for the second day in a row. Health officials announced 239 new cases on Friday after 218 new infections were reported on Thursday. Read more:…

Morgan Zoe artwork displayed on Purolator packaging. (Provided, Purolator) Morgan Zoe, a graduate of the GPRC Fine Arts program, had her artwork chosen on Purolator packaging in Canada as part of their…

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