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What do the numbers behind the Canadian iZEV program tell us?
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…
Central Alberta farmers not yet worried about ‘sizzling’ summer temperatures – Red Deer…
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…
As Ukrainian students arrive in Canada, experts urge schools to be welcoming and culturally informed
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…
Popularity of electric vehicles increases in 2021 but still not on track to meet federal targets
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…
Farmers Almanac Alberta 2022 Summer Forecast
“Albertans should stock up on portable air conditioners, fans and maybe an…
Grande Prairie records 68 new cases of COVID-19 in past seven days
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.
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Banks’ net-zero lending ambitions run into trouble in oil-rich Canada
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…
Manitoba continues to explore options for liquor sales – Winnipeg
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…
Canada’s Budget 2022: No mention of promised rebate for used electric vehicles
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…
STELTER: Collaboration between parties benefits all Canadians
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…
Assault weapons ban, climate change action split: Prairie residents – archyde
But Prairie residents are much more likely than other Canadians to believe the…
What are some of the actions Canadian provinces are taking on climate change?
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 price of carbon is rising today – here’s what you can expect
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…
Desperate by the state of the Canadian government | Opinion
The “confidence and supply” agreement between the Liberals and the NDP, under which the NDP will provide…
Harm reduction for ‘devastated’ Prairies to be excluded from provincial budget
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…
The Weather Network – Two bright fireballs flashed over the Prairies, almost exactly one night…
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…
City by-law now requires commercial sites on thoroughfares to have exit safety triangles
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…
Aerial surveys to document Greater Prairie-Chicken population trends
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Minister Vandal announces new investments in community infrastructure and public spaces in Calgary,…
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 book publisher reprints classic Ukrainian Canadian children’s book to raise money for…
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,…
Opinion: Jean Charest’s balancing act will be key to Conservative leadership vote
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…
The many unique nuances of the Canadian sports betting market
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…
The Weather Network – Blowing snow likely to hamper travel in parts of the Prairies
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…
The Innovation Showcase winners will be announced next week
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…
Canadian Pacific railway workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
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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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…
Angus Reid poll suggests half of Canadians feel overwhelmed by rising cost of living
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 budget confirms province’s credit rating upgrade from ‘negative’ to…
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…
Food prices in Canada will rise as Russia invades Ukraine, ‘the breadbasket of Europe’ –…
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.…
Catalys Lubricants completes its national distribution network with the acquisition of Nemco…
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…
SARM wants a moratorium on wild boar farming in Saskatchewan. dealing with “invading…
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…
Canada Live Updates: Ottawa Protest Arrests and Latest News
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…
Behind the Fractional Collaboration Driving the Protests in Canada
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…
Protests in Canada: Police say blocked Canadian bridge will reopen soon
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…
Protest by Canadian Truck Convoy is an Unpopular Uprising
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…
What to know about the protests by Canada’s truckers
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…
Canadian provinces lift COVID restrictions, protests persist – CBS17.com
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…
Roussin says model shows Manitoba’s Omicron wave ‘peaked’ as new province sets new…
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…
Forgotten and Found – WHEELS.ca
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…
Game Bird Profile: Sharp-tailed Grouse
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Weather disasters contributed to higher food prices in 2021
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…
You can still see traces of the Ice Age all over North America
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…
Saskatchewan’s official online sportsbook could go live by summer, SIGA says
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 whose newborn sons died in pandemic criticizes No 10 parties | Conservatives
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…
Schoolchildren in Mississauga and Brampton may not get their rapid tests right away
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…
Rising number of cases prompts US to issue travel advisory for Canada
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…
JONES: Kevin Koe and Laura Walker win provincial curling championships
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 arms…
Wave of events across Saskatchewan. being canceled, postponed due to Omicron
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…
Getting ready for the Western Canadian Crop Production Show
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…
JONES: Boston Pizza Cup and Sentinel Storage Scotties in Grande Prairie
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:…
The Weather Network – A year in reverse saw more tornadoes in Ontario than in Oklahoma
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 wild…
How to immigrate to the Canadian province of Alberta
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 Finance Minister!-->!-->…
Federal Agriculture Minister speaks of relief for BC producers and flood victims
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 very proud of what…
The K7RA solar update
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…
Gaia Grow TRU Extracts Canadian Cannabis Lab Signs White Label Agreement with Expected Revenue of Up…
Vancouver, British Columbia - The press wire - December 21, 2021 - Gaia Grow Corp. (the “Company” or “Gaia”) (CSE: GAIA) (CNSX: GAIA.CN) (Frankfurt: GG0) is delighted to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary,…
Manitoba Public Health Rules, Ottawa ‘Completely Insufficient’ Resources to Mitigate…
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 send…
Manitoba reports highest number of daily COVID-19 cases for wave four for second day in a row…
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.
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Grande Prairie Regional College graduate delivers holiday cheer
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 “Light Up the…
Apologizing for military misconduct and Gray Cup déjà vu: In the news for December 13
The apology will be in three parts, with Defense Minister Anita Anand speaking on behalf of the government.
The Chief of the Defense Staff, General Wayne Eyre, will apologize for the military while the Deputy!-->!-->!-->…
BC farm flood disaster and warrant for electric vehicles: In the December 10 news
Storms in mid-November flooded dozens of dairy, poultry, hog and berry farms in the Sumas Prairie area of Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said 628,000 chickens, 420 dairy!-->!-->!-->…
Manitoba reports 203 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths – Winnipeg
Manitoba is reporting 203 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths.
An update to the province's COVID-19 online dashboard on Thursday shows there are now 1,623 active infections in Manitoba. The province's five-day test positive…
Limited quantity of four-wheel drive with tracks
This year has been a year for the books… COVID, more COVID and shortages of everything from tractors to microchips.
Unusual years like 2021 (I've never seen anything like it in my 66s) create unusual situations, such…
Manitoba reports 539 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths in 3 days – Winnipeg
Manitoba is reporting 539 new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths since Friday, due to an increase in infections detected in the Winnipeg area.
In a statement on Monday, health officials said Winnipeg's five-day test positivity rate rose…
BC Climate News November 29 to December 5
Breadcrumb Links New Local news Here is your weekly update with everything you need to know about climate change Author of the article: Tiffany crawford FILE PHOTO: A swollen stream flows under a…
Gateway to nature: seagulls really are shore gulls
The mantle - or wing surface - of an adult herring gull is gray, and the lower yellow bill has a red patch near the front. Photo by Roy Lukes.
Throughout the summer we see two regular species of gulls: the herring gull and…
Empty grain bags and used baler twine can still be recycled
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan, December 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - If Manitoba farmers have empty grain bags or used baler twine around the farm, there is still time to put them away and recycle them before the early winter, according to…
Christmas turkeys should be harder to find and more expensive
Jerry Kamphuis wants his longtime loyal customers to come first this year when it comes to a Christmas turkey. The owner of Country Lane Farms near Strathmore, Alta. Saw such a sudden surge in new customer inquiries in November that he…
Manitoba and Saskatchewan renew Memorandum of Understanding on water management
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‘My Life’s Work’: Farmers Detail Loss of Beloved Lands and Crops in Sumas Prairie,…
The Sandhu family has been cultivating fruit and vegetables in the Sumas Grassland for three generations.
Avtar Sandhu's father brought the property in 1974 and since then Sandhu, his sons and nephews have carefully tended the fertile…
Trans Mountain boom means few rooms to rent – Clearwater Times
Some out-of-town teams were unable to attend the Under-15 hockey tournament at the Sportsplex recently because they could not find accommodation in Clearwater.
The mayor and council raised concerns about the situation on Nov.…
Manitoba reports 129 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths – Winnipeg
Four more Manitobans with COVID-19 have died and health officials say 129 new infections have been identified.
The cases reported on the province's online COVID-19 dashboard on Tuesday bring the total number of active cases in…
People of Saskatchewan: An Ode to the New Prairie Nation
What would a reincarnated Charles de Gaulle say if he visited Canada in these difficult times?Long live Saskatchewan!Long live Saskatchewan free!At the very least, Prime Minister Scott's recent feverish dream of "Let me" Moe become a nation…
QR codes required on vaccination records in the future
Companies implementing the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) will now only accept proof of vaccination with a scannable QR code. As of Monday, acceptable documents include: - Alberta vaccination record with QR code - Canadian Armed Forces…
The Court of Appeal upholds Quebec law restricting the advertising of vaping products –…
A man using an electronic cigarette expires in Mayfield Heights, Ohio on Friday, October 4, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS / AP-Tony DejakMONTREAL - Anti-smoking groups on Tuesday hailed a ruling by Quebec's highest court upholding the province's…
Empowering the Possible Generation: 2021-2022 Ted Rogers
Grants to More Communities Than Ever to Support Prairie Organizations Funding supports programs for youth, including those from underserved and equity-seeking groups Over 80 Ted Rogers Community Grants In The Prairie…
The MétéoMédia – Cross-country ski mower delivers first snow delivery to the Prairies
Monday, November 8, 2021, 8:30 p.m. - A system that begins in the West will eventually cross the country this week, first bringing cold temperatures, snow and strong winds to the Prairies.
An Alberta mower soon to bear fruit will…
RCMP look for noose wielding protester in Grande Prairie
The Liberal government will bear the shame and guilt of any fate, and it will certainly be grim, while waiting for hundreds of Afghans forced out of shelters on Friday.
The beatings, the rapes, the executions, every…
Alberta Post Office Begins Pilot Project Loans
In High Prairie, Alta., The local post office just doesn't deliver the mail - it offers loans.
The Blacklock Reporter says the city's post office on Tuesday was named a "model" for 6,026 outlets nationwide by offering…
Manitoba reports 342 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths in past 3 days – Winnipeg
Health officials say two Manitobans with COVID-19 have died and 342 new infections have been identified in the past three days.
One of the latest victims is a man in his 60s whose death, reported on Saturday, is linked to an…
The Weather Network – Arctic air sweeps lake-effect snow as far as Manitoba, northwestern…
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 7:10 p.m. - Manitobans and those in Northwestern Ontario should prepare for a cold and snowy Halloween, with lake-effect groups in place throughout the day, which could spoil plans for some.
After parts of…
Manitoba MP Jim Carr says he respects Trudeau’s decision to remove him from federal Cabinet
Jim Carr says he believes his two-year tenure as Justin Trudeau's special envoy for the Prairies helped give the Liberals two more seats in last month's federal election. But if he's hurt by the way the prime minister chose to thank him -…
Cleanfarms Recycling is ‘open for business’ in Saskatchewan to support growers who use…
Rolled grain bagEmpty grain bags rolled up and ready for recycling at a Cleanfarms collection site.Empty grain bags rolled up and ready for recycling at a Cleanfarms collection site.MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan, October 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…
People new to Campbell River can choose fishing information – Campbell River Mirror
A number of people have moved to Campbell River and other parts of British Columbia due to the way of life and the climate - and fishing is part of that way of life.
There are people from the Prairie provinces who are looking for…
COVID-19: 78 new cases announced in Manitoba on Monday
Two other Manitobans have died with COVID-19. Today's death toll includes:
a man in his 60s from Southern Health-Sante Sud (reported Saturday) linked to an unspecified variant of concern; and
a man in his 80s from Interlake-Eastern…
Alberta’s prosthetic funding model outdated and unfair, say amputees
After months in a wheelchair, Angela Oakley walks again, slowly descending the steps of her parents' house in Edmonton's Highlands neighborhood as she walks to a physiotherapy appointment at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Oakley, a…
The show continues at Demmit Hall | Energeticcity.ca
“With everything being so dormant for so long, you just don't know what's going to happen,” Southwell said. She wonders if financial sponsors and patrons will return after being away for so long.Borderline volunteers work tirelessly to…
Manitoba reports 51 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death – Winnipeg
Manitoba health officials are reporting 51 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death from the virus.
The cases reported on the province's online COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday bring the number of active cases in Manitoba to 998…
Advocates discuss effects of housing insecurity across Saskatchewan
As Camp Marjorie, Regina's tent town in Core Community Park, is now in its second week, it shows no signs of slowing down, especially with winter approaching.
People facing homelessness say their situation has become more precarious…
Manitoba reports 79 new cases of COVID-19 – Winnipeg
79 more Manitobans have fallen ill with COVID-19.
Cases reported on the province's online COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday bring the total number of active cases in Manitoba to 927 and the province's five-day test positivity rate to…
USask survey assesses response to COVID-19 health guidelines
More than a third of Canadians do not trust parents to keep their children at home if they develop symptoms of COVID-19. This was just one of the findings of the Taking the Pulse of Canada national survey conducted by the Canadian…
Newfoundland has been hit by strong winds and it’s not over yet (PHOTOS)
A series of rainy and windy weather continues to sweep through some of Canada's Atlantic provinces this Thanksgiving weekend, with Newfoundland particularly hard hit. The Thanksgiving weekend began in a heatwave in parts of the province,…
Extreme drought this year could push beer prices up
When Spencer Hilton stands in one of his farm fields in southern Alberta at this time of year, the remains of his barley crop usually reach his knees. But this summer, the 61-year-old farmer joked that he could have named each of the…
With restrictions on family gatherings, families may be faced with difficult conversations during…
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With provincial health restrictions currently in place, prohibiting unvaccinated people from congregating in homes, some families may face difficult decisions and conversations about how to treat members…
Alberta hired law firm to collect oil sands debts, but details are being kept under wraps
The United Conservative Party government of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney paid more than $ 100,000 to an Edmonton law firm to sue overdue oil operators who owe millions of dollars to federal…