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Active severe weather expected across southern Saskatchewan
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (283+ words) A stretch of active weather is expected across southern Saskatchewan this weekend and into early next week, with forecasters watching the potential for several rounds of thunderstorms. While exact timing and locations are still being refined, the pattern is expected…...
Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade amid separatism debate
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (544+ words) PONOKA " Paraders waved both Canada and Alberta flags high as many in the crowd cheered louder for tossed candy than politicians at the annual rodeo parade in the town of Ponoka. Tensions over Alberta's fall referendum on the province's place…...
Man wanted on arson, weapons charges sought by Rose Valley RCMP
1+ week, 6+ day ago (214+ words) Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for a man after a shooting on Yellow Quill First Nation on Saturday. RCMP said in a news release on June 13 that officers from the Rose Valley detachment were called to a home on the First…...
Over 200 tickets issues in Lloydminster area in traffic safety initiative
1+ week, 6+ day ago (237+ words) Saskatchewan RCMP says 220 tickets were issued for speeding, seatbelt, and cellphone violations during recent patrols in Lloydminster and seven drivers had their licences suspended. RCMP said in a news release on June 12 that from June 5-7, Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services organized…...
La Ronge RCMP seeking man wanted in shooting
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (258+ words) La Ronge RCMP is working to locate Sampson Roberts, who is wanted on a warrant in relation to a shooting investigation. On June 11 at approximately 2: 45 p. m. , police received a report of a shooting on Bird Place. An investigation determined an altercation…...
Alberta musician Corb Lund delivers anti-coal petition, says more than 200, 000 signed
2+ week, 2+ day ago (579+ words) EDMONTON " Country musician Corb Lund has delivered his anti-coal petition and says thousands of canvassers delivered more than enough to get it approved. On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, cheered on by supporters, he hauled the papers from the back of…...
Alberta town orders removal of pro-separation billboard, calling it a "nuisance
2+ week, 3+ day ago (584+ words) CALGARY " The man who paid for a billboard urging Alberta leave Canada says the Town of Taber is ordering it be taken down. Cory Morgan says the town sent a letter last week to the private owner of the billboard…...
Poilievre says Alberta needs new priorities from Ottawa, not a new country
2+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the easiest way to squash separatist sentiment in Alberta is for the federal government to butt out of the province's business. Poilievre, speaking in Calgary, said Albertans don't need a new country; they just need…...
First Nations chiefs say civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds
3+ week, 1+ day ago (654+ words) EDMONTON " Treaty chiefs representing First Nations across the West say they are willing to carry out acts of civil disobedience if necessary to fight Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's separation vote. And Treaty 8 Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi on Thursday renewed a…...
Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada's emissions: report
3+ week, 2+ day ago (613+ words) OTTAWA " Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta will do little to reduce Canada's emissions, a new study released Thursday by the Canadian Climate Institute suggests. The analysis also said the "minimal" benefits from the Alberta memorandum of understanding, or MOU, are…...