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Prince Albert-China relations: MP and experts weigh in
As Prince Albert considers putting a freeze on its relationship with its Chinese sister city, local Conservative MP Randy Hoback says he understands city council's concerns. Meanwhile two university p...
Mar 09, 2021
First whooping crane hatched at foundation in Wisconsin dies
BARABOO, Wis. - The first whooping crane hatched at the International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin has died. Foundation officials said the crane, named Gee Whiz, died on Feb. 24 of natural causes. He...
Mar 09, 2021
Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme C...
Mar 09, 2021
Province amends indoor gathering and worship sizes
As of March 9, the Government of Saskatchewan will be allowing households to expand their 'bubbles' with changes to indoor gathering and worship service restrictions.With Saskatchewan generally experi...
Mar 09, 2021
Bull moose behind fence at B.C. airport feasts on fresh trees before coaxed to leave
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A bull moose that managed to wander inside the fenced perimeter at the Prince George, B.C., airport ended up staying after finding itself alone in what an animal researcher says ...
Mar 09, 2021
Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting
OTTAWA - Representatives of Canada's horse-racing industry are calling for special protections as legislators weigh a private member's bill to allow one-game sports betting, which is currently illegal...
Mar 09, 2021
Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting
OTTAWA - Representatives of Canada's horse-racing industry are calling for special protections as legislators weigh a private member's bill to allow one-game sports betting, which is currently illegal...
Mar 09, 2021
Remains of Cold War-era Russian sub catches fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The remains of a Cold War-era Russian submarine once seen in a movie starring Harrison Ford caught fire in Providence on Tuesday morning as workers were using a blow torch to cut it...
Mar 09, 2021
New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Darryl Sutter is officially back as head coach of the Calgary Flames.Sutter conducted his first practice with the team today since being hired to replace Geoff Ward, who was fired last Thurs...
Mar 09, 2021
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...
Mar 09, 2021
