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Some services restored in Rogers’ outage but no firm time for full restoration after 18 hours

After almost 18 hours of an outage, some Rogers customers are starting to see wireless service restored. In a statement, Rogers and President CEO  Tony Staffieri says “meaningful progress” has...

Some services restored in Rogers’ outage but no firm time for full restoration after 18 hours

After almost 18 hours of an outage, some Rogers customers are starting to see wireless service restored. In a statement, Rogers and President CEO  Tony Staffieri says “meaningful progress” has...

Rogers “aware of problem”, gives no indication of when service will be restored

Millions of Rogers customers Canada-wide are still without service. The telecom company says all of their cell service, landlines, internet, and tv are out. The outage began around 4:00 a.m....

National Inquiry launched to probe use of Emergencies Act during Freedom Convoy protests

The federal government will probe the use of the Emergencies Act during this winter’s trucker protests. Paul S. Rouleau has been named as Commissioner of the Public Order Commission.  Rouleau...

Federal election called for September 20th, Canadians to head to the polls

In one of her first official duties as Governor-General Mary Simon met with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Sunday morning and agreed to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a...

Mary Simon named Governor-General, first Indigenous person to take on the role

Inuk leader Mary Simon has been named Canada’s 30th Governor-General.  She is Canada’s first Indigenous Governor-General. Simon is from Nunavik, in northern Quebec, and is an Officer of the Order...

Remains of Canadian citizen found in collapsed Florida condo

The remains of a Canadian have been found in the rubble of a condo building in South Florida. Global Affairs Canada confirmed the news early Tuesday.  The agency did not...

Saskatchewan First Nation confirms discovery of 751 unmarked graves at former residential school

WARNING: The following story contains details some readers may find disturbing. 751 unmarked graves have been discovered at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.  The...

Trudeau cleared of wrongdoing in WE Charity Scandal, Morneau found in breach, Ethics Commissioner

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the WE Charity (WE) scandal but his former...

WHO names B.1.617 variant of global concern

The World Health Organization has officially classified the COVID-19 variant first found in India as a variant of global...

Former police officer found guilty on all charges in death of George Floyd

It’s three guilty verdicts returned in the trial of the murder of George Floyd.  Former police officer Derek Chauvin...

Opposition parties cry foul on Liberal budget

The Conservatives and NDP are ripping apart the Liberal’s 2021 budget. The Conservatives aren’t happy with the document, heavily criticizing...

Federal budget unveils $104-billion in new spending

In its first budget in two years the federal government has put childcare front and centre.  Finance Minister Chrystia...

Prince Philip dies at 99

Sad news out of Buckingham Palace. Prince Philip the husband of Queen Elizabeth has died at the age of 99. ...

PM designates the first year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic a National Day of Observance

March 11th will be a National Day of Observance for those who have died from COVID-19. It was March 11th,...

U.S. President Donald Trump impeached for second time

The majority of members of the lower chamber of Congress voted in favour of impeaching the outgoing President this...
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Cold Lake council offering 1,000 free kids tickets for RCMP Musical Ride

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Cold Lake on July 24 and the city is making it easier for families to attend by giving up to 1,000 free children's tickets. 

Cold Lake adjusts sponsorship for RCMP charity golf tournament

During the June 24th council meeting, Cold Lake city council approved a request to move $3,500 sponsorship grant for the upcoming RCMP Charity Golf Tournament after the original sponsorship level became unavailable. 

Safety upgrades pushed for St. Brides intersection following deadly crash

St. Paul councillor is calling for safety improvements at the St. Brides intersection following a deadly crash in April that claimed three lives. 

Two arrested after firearm and drug seized in Elk Point

Two people are facing firearm and drug-related charges after Elk Point RCMP stopped a vehicle on the mourning of June 19.

Heat warning issued for the Lakeland region

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Lakeland, with daytime highs expected to reach 29°C and overnight lows near 14°C for the next two days.
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