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Almost 14,000 Canadians killed by opioids since 2016: new national study

OTTAWA - New numbers released Wednesday show close to 14,000 Canadians have been killed by opioids over the last four years and more than 17,000 people have been hospitalized for opioid-related p...

Dec 11, 2019

Local MP applauds as coast guard works to secure derelict ship from N.S. river

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - The Canadian Coast Guard has secured a listing navy vessel from a Nova Scotia river, in the latest major case to occur in the riding of a federal cabinet minister wh...

Dec 11, 2019

Local Reeve, Beckman receives road dedication for community service

For those in the the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438, the name Joseph Beckman has become synonymous with the word community.That is why earlier this month, the R.M. held a Road Dedication Cere...

Dec 11, 2019 93-year-old, Joseph Beckman, pictured here at his road dedication ceremony, celebrating his years of service in the local community. (Submitted photo/Betty Johnson)

National First Nations Water Leadership Award

Do you know a First Nations person, community or organization that deserves recognition for their leadership in ensuring that First Nations have access to clean water? Nominate them for the 2020 Natio...

Dec 11, 2019

Premier Kenney opens war room to promote 'truth' about energy industry

CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province's so-called war room will be respectful while fighting what he says is a foreign-funded campaign of lies to landlock the province's resour...

Dec 11, 2019

Animal rescuers rally to save feral cats soon to be left alone in N.L. town

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Cat lovers across Atlantic Canada are rallying to save feral felines in a Newfoundland town that will soon be abandoned, as the provincial government backs down from ...

Dec 11, 2019

NHL Notebook: Olympic participation still high on players' wish list

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced this week there won't be a World Cup of Hockey in February 2021. Speaking at the league's board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif., Bettman said ...

Dec 11, 2019

Canada's Andreescu named top newcomer, Barty named WTA Player of the Year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu was named top newcomer by the WTA Tour on Wednesday. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., won three WTA tournaments this past seaso...

Dec 11, 2019

Fed leaves low rates alone and foresees no moves in 2020

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate alone Wednesday and signalled that it expects to keep low rates unchanged through next year. The Fed's decision follows three rate cut...

Dec 11, 2019

Tips on keeping property safe while travelling during the holidays

With the Christmas season fast approaching CAA issued a few tips for people who plan to travel during the holidays.It is important to maintain the appearance your household is lived in and not openly ...