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EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks may be looking to sell to a private ownership group for the first time in the franchise's 75-year history. The Elks say that the team's president and the chair of its boar...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services is likely to blame for a ballooning wait-list to get a bed in long-term care, with the problem...

The seed library has new seeds at the Prince Albert Public Library. If you are "borrowing" seeds, make sure you save some of this year's crop and return them to the seed library this fall so we have a...

Health Canada and Best Buy are recalling five types of Insignia-brand air fryers because they are a potential fire or burn hazard. There have been six reports in Canada of the air fryer's handles melt...

Toronto FC will be without goalkeeper Sean Johnson and fullback Richie Laryea for two to three more weeks due to hamstring strains. Coach John Herdman says Laryea, who has missed the last two games, i...

EDMONTON - Critics are asking why the Alberta government's proposed regulations on renewable power seem to have ignored the conclusions of its own utilities regulator. Sarah Elmeligi, Opposition New D...

WINNIPEG - The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear an appeal by several churches that fought Manitoba's COVID-19 restrictions. Lawyers for the churches argued public health orders in 2020 ...

The Town of Carrot River is hosting its Winter Finale March 15-17 with a host of activities for everyone. See the poster for details.

OTTAWA - Longtime Conservative member of Parliament Ed Fast says he will retire from politics as of the next federal election. Fast, who represents a riding in Abbotsford, B.C., has been an MP for mor...

TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League handed Toronto forward Brittany Howard a one-game suspension on Thursday for a cross-checking incident in Toronto's 3-0 win over Montreal last Friday. ...