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The Peace Tower is pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on January 31, 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench. Last Thursday, Defence Minister Bill Blair said he hadn't received a new mandate letter and is acting on commitments assigned to his predecessor in December 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his…

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate and UAE's Special Envoy for Climate Change, talks during the Climate Future Week at Museum of the Future in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Climate Future Week at Museum of the Future offered a full-throated defense of his nation hosting the talks, dismissing those "just go on the attack without knowing anything, without knowing who we are." (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai

The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks urged…

House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota leaves Parliament Hill after announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa on September 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

House prepares to vote on new Speaker in rare mid-session election as MPs vie for job

The House of Commons will vote for a new Speaker Tuesday in…

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Stettler council receives pair of delegations during last council meeting

And other highlights from the Sept. 19 meeting

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Bantam Broncs triumph over Stettler Cougars in last season home game

The Bantam Broncs hosted the Stettler Cougars in their last regular season…

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Dozens of health care professionals across the country are fighting the federal government in court for legal access to psychedelics, namely psilocybin mushrooms, to start offering therapeutic treatments in their practices. Psilocybin mushrooms sit on a drying rack in the Uptown Fungus lab in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Craig Mitchell

Federal court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access

Health-care professionals want exemption to take magic mushrooms themselves in ‘experiential training’

Dozens of health care professionals across the country are fighting the federal government in court for legal access to psychedelics, namely psilocybin mushrooms, to start offering therapeutic treatments in their practices. Psilocybin mushrooms sit on a drying rack in the Uptown Fungus lab in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Craig Mitchell
A poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Albertans oppose the provincial government’s moratorium on approvals for new renewable energy projects. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Two-thirds of Albertans oppose pause on renewable energy approvals: Poll

The United Conservative Party government brought in a 6-month pause for new wind, solar power projects

A poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Albertans oppose the provincial government’s moratorium on approvals for new renewable energy projects. Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. A man has been killed after an altercation with police officers in northern Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

Man killed in Fort McMurray in altercation with police after he shot a woman

Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to a firearms complaint in the community of Beaconwood Place

A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. A man has been killed after an altercation with police officers in northern Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
The headquarters of Bausch Health Solutions, formerly known as Valeant Inc., is seen Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Laval, Quebec. An Ontario Superior Court judge is giving the go-ahead to a class action against Bausch Health Companies Inc. that alleges false advertising for some of the pharmaceutical firm's cold remedies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Judge greenlights class action against Bausch Health on Cold-FX products

An Ontario Superior Court judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Bausch…

The headquarters of Bausch Health Solutions, formerly known as Valeant Inc., is seen Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Laval, Quebec. An Ontario Superior Court judge is giving the go-ahead to a class action against Bausch Health Companies Inc. that alleges false advertising for some of the pharmaceutical firm's cold remedies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre waits to appear before the Standing Commitee on National Defence in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The country's top soldier and outside experts agree cutting almost $1 billion from the Department of National Defence budget will affect the Armed Forces' capabilities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Defence minister insists $1B spending reduction is not a budget cut

The country’s top soldier and outside experts say that finding almost $1…

Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre waits to appear before the Standing Commitee on National Defence in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The country's top soldier and outside experts agree cutting almost $1 billion from the Department of National Defence budget will affect the Armed Forces' capabilities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Overall view of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Yaroslav Hunka watches and applauds at far right, centre. It later emerged that Hunka had fought in Ukraine during the Second World War with the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, a volunteer unit created by the Nazis to help fight the Soviet Union. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

Head of Canadian Ukrainian group defends man who fought for unit created by Nazis

The president of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada is defending a…

Overall view of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Yaroslav Hunka watches and applauds at far right, centre. It later emerged that Hunka had fought in Ukraine during the Second World War with the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, a volunteer unit created by the Nazis to help fight the Soviet Union. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks at an event on the Ottawa river, Friday, September 29, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Clean electricity regs can be tweaked, but no special deal for Alberta: Guilbeault

There will be no special treatment for Alberta when it comes to…

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks at an event on the Ottawa river, Friday, September 29, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Temporary closures upcoming at Coronation Hospital Emergency Department

Due to gaps in physician coverage, the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre…

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Darren Stoneman takes part in AMSA action. (Photo submitted)
Darren Stoneman takes part in AMSA action. (Photo submitted)
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Endocrinology services now available in central Alberta

Residents of central Alberta can now access endocrinology services closer to home…

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Jacques DuToit, Camelia Ursu and Johan Bouwer (L-R) are this year’s recipients of the Dr. Lynne McKenzie Memorial Scholarships of $3000 each. (Photo submitted)

Dr. Lynne McKenzie Memorial Scholarships awarded

The Stettler Health Foundation has awarded the 2023 Dr. Lynne McKenzie Memorial…

Jacques DuToit, Camelia Ursu and Johan Bouwer (L-R) are this year’s recipients of the Dr. Lynne McKenzie Memorial Scholarships of $3000 each. (Photo submitted)
Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford (2) runs the ball as B.C. Lions' Mathieu Betts (90) and Woody Baron (58) chase during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Friday, September 22, 2023. He’s moved his team into playoff contention — albeit barely — Tre Ford has provided the Edmonton Elks and their beleaguered fans with something much more tangible: hope for the future. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

Elks quarterback Tre Ford has brought hope back to beleaguered Edmonton fans

He’s moved his team into playoff contention — barely — but Tre…

Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford (2) runs the ball as B.C. Lions' Mathieu Betts (90) and Woody Baron (58) chase during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Friday, September 22, 2023. He’s moved his team into playoff contention — albeit barely — Tre Ford has provided the Edmonton Elks and their beleaguered fans with something much more tangible: hope for the future. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Statistics Canada signage is shown in Ottawa on Friday, March 8, 2019. Statistics Canada will release its figures for how the economy started the third quarter this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Statistics Canada reports real GDP essentially unchanged in July

Canadian economic growth was stuck in neutral in July as the manufacturing…

Statistics Canada signage is shown in Ottawa on Friday, March 8, 2019. Statistics Canada will release its figures for how the economy started the third quarter this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Premier Caroline Cochrane of the Northwest Territories has announced she won't be running for re-election in November. Cochrane speaks about the wildfire situation after visiting evacuees in Edmonton, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won’t run for re-election in upcoming vote

The premier of the Northwest Territories has announced she won’t be running…

Premier Caroline Cochrane of the Northwest Territories has announced she won't be running for re-election in November. Cochrane speaks about the wildfire situation after visiting evacuees in Edmonton, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
The West Edmonton Mall is shown on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. Edmonton police say they are investigating the death of a man in a parkade at the mall after he stood up through the sunroof of a car and was struck by a beam. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ian Jackson

Man dies in Edmonton mall parkade after standing up through car sunroof: police

Edmonton police say they are investigating the death of a man in…

The West Edmonton Mall is shown on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. Edmonton police say they are investigating the death of a man in a parkade at the mall after he stood up through the sunroof of a car and was struck by a beam. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ian Jackson