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Conservatives ask Twitter to label CBC accounts as 'government-funded' media

Conservatives ask Twitter to label CBC accounts as 'government-funded' media

OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives are asking Twitter to apply a "government-funded" label on accounts associated with the CBC, even as other broadcasters decry the tag for not making clear their editorial independence.
Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

Prime Minister Trudeau says it's up to provinces to make Orange Shirt Day a holiday

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encouraging provinces and territories to step up reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples but stopped short of saying they should make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commonly called Or
New dental care program should give First Nations benefits more teeth: NDP

New dental care program should give First Nations benefits more teeth: NDP

OTTAWA — NDP health critic Don Davies says dental benefits for Indigenous people should be improved if the new national dental insurance plan offers better or more accessible services.
Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

CALGARY — A man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade is to be back before a judge Friday as his case makes its way through the courts.
Calgary planning to be law enforcement training hub on cryptocurrency crimes

Calgary planning to be law enforcement training hub on cryptocurrency crimes

CALGARY — Police in Alberta's largest city are turning to a global blockchain data platform to help combat cryptocurrency crimes. Calgary police announced Wednesday they have entered into a partnership with Chainalysis, a U.S.
Take Back Alberta holds recruitment meetings in Barrhead and Westlock

Take Back Alberta holds recruitment meetings in Barrhead and Westlock

Founder and party captain lay out plan for defeating NDP via grassroots organizing
Haying in the 30’s helping as many cancer patients as possible

Haying in the 30’s helping as many cancer patients as possible

Cancer affects millions of people around the world, and its impact goes beyond the physical pain and emotional distress of the patients. It is no secret that the disease can also be a financial burden. The Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society helps alleviate that burden.
65-year-old woman dies in Tuesday crash on St. Albert Trail and Campbell Road

65-year-old woman dies in Tuesday crash on St. Albert Trail and Campbell Road

The woman was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash
It's not too soon: Growing carrots, peas, lettuce, and spinach

It's not too soon: Growing carrots, peas, lettuce, and spinach

Gardening is full of surprises. Be prepared for the vagaries of weather.
Former Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki presenting in Sundre this Friday

Former Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki presenting in Sundre this Friday

Bus collision survivor inspiringly surmounting the odds against life-altering adversity
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