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Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

TORONTO — The union that represents 5,600 workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada confirmed Sunday its members had ratified a three-year contract with the automaker.
Northern Alberta bobsledder back in the driver’s seat

Northern Alberta bobsledder back in the driver’s seat

Melissa Lotholz returns to bobsleigh after a year hiatus in an effort to make the 2026 Canadian Olympic team
RCMP say driver killed in crash of stolen truck on deflated tires

RCMP say driver killed in crash of stolen truck on deflated tires

Mounties say police in Edmonton contacted them late Friday about a stolen vehicle that was leaving the city and entering the RCMP's Strathcona detachment area.
One killed in Hwy. 7 crash west of Okotoks

One killed in Hwy. 7 crash west of Okotoks

A Turner Valley woman was killed Friday in a crash on a highway that runs between Okotoks and Turner Valley.
Coquitlam man, 25, charged with first-degree murder of Mountie

Coquitlam man, 25, charged with first-degree murder of Mountie

Nicholas Bellemare of Coquitlam is charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting on Sept. 22 of Const. Frederick “Rick” O’Brien.
Alberta paracyclist rediscovered love of life through sport

Alberta paracyclist rediscovered love of life through sport

Albertan Lowell Taylor, who is legally blind due to degenerative eye condition, aspires to compete at 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Alberta’s fossil fuels ‘war room’ singles out Nanaimo for battle

Alberta’s fossil fuels ‘war room’ singles out Nanaimo for battle

When Nanaimo recently voted to ban FortisBC’s natural gas hookups from new buildings, Alberta’s pro-oil and gas “war room” launched a cross-border political campaign to reverse the move. 
Lac La Biche keeps Cree language alive through teaching

Lac La Biche keeps Cree language alive through teaching

A Northern Alberta man is keeping his Indigenous heritage alive by teaching the Cree language to others.
UPDATE: RCMP say missing Okotoks teen found

UPDATE: RCMP say missing Okotoks teen found

The teenager reported missing in Okotoks earlier this week has been found.
First B.C. resident to get on 'Survivor' hopes to win $1M

First B.C. resident to get on 'Survivor' hopes to win $1M

Kaleb Gebrewold of Port Coquitlam is on the reality television program that premieres with a 90-minute special on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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