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Railway shutdown would be ‘devastating’ for small businesses: CFIB

Railway shutdown would be ‘devastating’ for small businesses: CFIB

A potential work stoppage at Canada's two major railways this week would harm small companies — from mom-and-pop shops to outfits with scores of workers — the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says.
PHOTOS: Olympians, kayakers take on Kananaskis rapids at whitewater nationals

PHOTOS: Olympians, kayakers take on Kananaskis rapids at whitewater nationals

The Alberta Whitewater Association (AWA) helds 2024 Canadian National Whitewater Championships (freestyle, kayak cross, SUP and canoe slalom competitions) from Aug. 12 to 18 in Kananaskis Country.
Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada will provide $1 million to help stem mpox in Africa as her government assembles a long-delayed plan on how to engage with the continent.
$2,000 reward for tips leading to arrest of suspect in fatal shooting

$2,000 reward for tips leading to arrest of suspect in fatal shooting

RCMP post a reward for any tip that leads to his successful arrest of Elijah Blake Strawberry, wanted in the fatal shooting of father of two Colin Hough.
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday.
From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

As kids head back to school, many will be logging onto TikTok to connect with classmates or bust boredom with an endless scroll of videos.
Need 'em, got 'em, – Northern Alberta RCMP detachment issues trading 'Cop Cards'

Need 'em, got 'em, – Northern Alberta RCMP detachment issues trading 'Cop Cards'

The RCMP detachment in Bonnyville is offering contest prizes for full set of 'Cop Cards'
Preparations underway for World Archery Field Championship to be held in Alberta

Preparations underway for World Archery Field Championship to be held in Alberta

300 archers from around the world will descend on Lac La Biche Sept. 16-22.
Calgary pipe woes flag 'dire need' for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group

Calgary pipe woes flag 'dire need' for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group

The condition of infrastructure across the country is dire and action needs to be taken now to prevent the kind of massive water pipe break, says the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Alberta mom pleads guilty to assaulting two kids with wooden spoon

Alberta mom pleads guilty to assaulting two kids with wooden spoon

Court heard she used excessive force when hitting her two young children.
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