The Prairie Provinces

Canada has 3,400 cannabis retail stores open and another 111 planned by the start of 2023. According to Health Canada, you will find a dispensary in every province and territory! Here's a quick breakdown of how the country is sprouting…

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said her government has more pressing concerns than agreeing to Alberta's request to hold a meeting on shipping oil from the port of Churchill. Stefanson said she's open to future talks, but inviting new…

Private nursing agencies are hogging more of Manitoba's health care budget as sick and tired nurses take more time off and competition drives up the province's bill for temporary workers. "Our nurses are burning out at…

Breadcrumb Links Travel The road spans almost half of the country, spanning the four western provinces, and dozens of historical sites The Yellowhead Highway spans nearly half the country and spans all four…

Summer getaways are great and all, but there's something about sweater weather that inspires wanderlust. But why spend a ton of money when you can have an unforgettable vacation right here in the Great White North? For almost any…

The Prairie provinces and New Brunswick have called on the Canadian government to drop plans to use police resources to purchase assault-style firearms from the public. Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick!-->…

Western Canadian municipalities call on the federal government to act on key issues shared by the Prairie provinces At its annual meeting in Edmonton last week, the Western Canadian Municipal Associations (WCMA) expressed!-->…

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash RSM Canada (“RSM”), a leading global provider of audit, tax and advisory services focused on middle market companies, today launched its third 2022 edition of “The Real Economy, Canada' – a quarterly!-->!-->…

Breadcrumb Links Columnists If there is only one center-right party in next spring's provincial election, there is almost no chance of a comeback from the NDP, which will likely only win if the right-wing vote is split.…

Hello — Andrew from Narcity's Canada Morning Brief here. ☕On top : Watch below! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went bungee jumping in Quebec over the weekend to celebrate his son's birthday - the most precipitous drop we've seen from a G7…

By Camille Bains THE CANADIAN PRESS Bernice Thorassie couldn't help but speak out for a patient in the emergency room of a northern Manitoba hospital after being treated there herself and noticing staff attitudes that smack of…

Personalized e-books from Innovations for Learning Canada inspire kids in Indigenous communities to 'get excited about reading' In a delightful moment of improvisation, children at a book launch blurred the line between fiction and…

Breadcrumb Links New Manitoba Photo by Photo file /Getty Images Content of the article Doctors Manitoba president Dr. Candace Bradshaw admits she was more than a little worried about the outcome of last…

As of Friday morning, Montana confirmed 309,452 positive cases of COVID-19. Montana's COVID-19 case tracking map shows 1,427 new confirmed cases. There are currently 1,648 active cases in the state.According to the Montana Department of…

The new president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said on Wednesday he fears the country's fragile health care system could deteriorate further without an injection of funds - and a plan to increase the number of doctors and…

Gary Mar, Alberta's former provincial cabinet minister, has the perfect blend of Alberta/Western Canadian exceptionalism and love of country for his current role as President and CEO. director of the Canada West…

Real answers from real people Since the spring of 2020, there has been a sharp drop in the number of Canadian business leaders who believe Canada is heading into a recession.…

Zuliana Mawani, water and wastewater operations manager for GHD Canada, said the country is already experiencing water-related climate change issues. Floods and droughts will cost Canada $139 billion over the next 30 years,…

Update 4:30 p.m. Law enforcement in the three prairie provinces are on high alert, looking for two men suspected of killing multiple people. RCMP allege Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson are charged with stabbing to death 10…

A Toronto-based research firm has launched what it calls its “Rage Index,” which looks at the issues that are of most concern to Canadians right now. Pollara Strategic Insights launched the monthly Rage Index…

ISLAMABAD — The death toll from widespread flooding in Pakistan has topped 1,000 since mid-June, officials said on Sunday, as the country's climate minister called the deadly monsoon season a…

Deputy Premier Chrystia Freeland made an unexpected stop in Grande Prairie on Friday to meet with local farmers, skilled artisans from Northwestern Polytechnic and Mayor Jackie Clayton. Freeland, who was born and raised in Peace River,…

By Personal The Canadian Press Published on August 24, 2022 at 8:47 p.m.…

August 22, 2022Odd Burger has signed four new franchise deals in the past 30 days, a record number for the company. The new Canadian franchise locations will be in Surrey, British Columbia, Bramption Ontario, Oakville Ontario and Regina…

Argus Media and Leftfield Commodity Research combined their resources to visit more than 40 farms in the three prairie provinces. In more than half of the sites, they were able to talk to local producers. The companies offered…

Breadcrumb Links New Music Local News local arts festivals Entertainment The Pacific National Exhibition welcomes new artists and vendors, as well as many old familiar faces to the 2022 fair.…

Toews addressed the health care crisis occurring not only in rural Alberta, but across the province. The Opposition NDP released on Wednesday August 10 that Alberta Health Services had to cut bed capacity or!-->!-->!-->…

IQALUIT, NU, August 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Oceans are vital to the livelihoods of communities across Canada. The government of Canada has made tremendous strides in protecting our oceans by working collaboratively with Indigenous partners,…

PRESS RELEASE Alberta Innovates, PrairesCan and SVG Ventures|THRIVELaunch a $3 million technology pre-accelerator OLDS, ALBERTAAugust 10, 2022 – SVG Ventures|THRIVE (THRIVE), in partnership with Alberta Innovates and…

The Government of Alberta recently launched a new website that outlines what a provincial police service could look like. The government has recently begun to explore the possibility of creating a police service in Alberta,!-->…

We may have a bit of summer left, but that doesn't stop us from talking about the first winter forecasts to come out for Canada. As always, the Farmers' Almanac is there, giving us a glimpse of what awaits us in the…

CBC Alberta and Saskatchewan have teamed up for a new pilot series on weather and climate change in the Prairies. Meteorologist Christy Climenhaga will bring her expert voice to the conversation to help explain weather phenomena and…

The sight of classic and antique vehicles lined up at the Elkhorn Motor Museum drew a crowd. The Super Run is Canada's largest classic car show that rotates through all three prairie provinces. The local Brandon chapter is The…

Saskatoon police played a key role in an auto theft investigation involving hundreds of vehicles worth millions of dollars. The nearly two-year-long investigation, dubbed Project MYRA, was led by the Ontario Provincial Police…

VSCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to mandate a 30% cut in fertilizer emissions in the country, sparking a backlash from farmers and provincial agriculture ministers, who say the target will reduce…

"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!-->!-->!-->…

Breadcrumb Links PMN Company Author of the article: Bloomberg News Kevin Orland Publication date : April 11, 2022 • 24 minutes ago • 5 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the…

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…

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