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A police road block is seen on Glen Drive after a shooting involving RCMP officers in Coquitlam B.C. on Friday, September 22, 2023. The death of a Metro Vancouver RCMP officer who was shot dead while executing a search warrant is reverberating with law enforcement officials across the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Death of B.C. Mountie casts pall over law enforcement across Canada

Const. Rick O’Brien leaves behind his wife and children

by The Canadian Press

A police road block is seen on Glen Drive after a shooting involving RCMP officers in Coquitlam B.C. on Friday, September 22, 2023. The death of a Metro Vancouver RCMP officer who was shot dead while executing a search warrant is reverberating with law enforcement officials across the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

A young mule deer buck walks across a lawn in 100 Mile House. In B.C.’s Southern Interior, poop samples taken from mule deer show their stress levels increased during wildfires. (Patrick Davies/100 Mile Free Press)

B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about impacts

Poop samples reveal elevated levels of cortisol

by The Canadian Press

A young mule deer buck walks across a lawn in 100 Mile House. In B.C.’s Southern Interior, poop samples taken from mule deer show their stress levels increased during wildfires. (Patrick Davies/100 Mile Free Press)

Tamara Lich arrives for her trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. Lich and fellow Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber are charged with mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial on scheduled break until after Thanksgiving

The trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber has…

by The Canadian Press

Tamara Lich arrives for her trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. Lich and fellow Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber are charged with mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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This Dec.14, 2018, handout image shows the asteroid Bennu in a composite of 12 images taken by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft’s PolyCam imager from a distance of 24 kilometres. Seven years after it blasted into space to snag a sample of the asteroid, a spacecraft is set to deliver its rare cargo on Sunday – and Canada is getting a piece of the interstellar bounty. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Canada to get rare asteroid sample after OSIRIS-REx drops cargo to Earth

Politicians and others who support policies that would require parental permission for teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns at school say they are about including parents in the lives of their children. Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, the executive director of the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity. Owusu-Akyeeah, in her role as a commissioner for the Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation, speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Debate over pronouns pits parental rights against children’s, experts say

Some of the largest school boards across Canada will begin the new school year without formal policies on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, despite concerns about how the technology will impact learning and academic integrity. Grade 3 teacher Catherine Rioux-Tache leads her students into class at Sainte-Cecile elementary school on their first day back to school in Montreal, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

<div>Beijing and Ottawa are in talks over how to increase flights between Canada and China, following an American deal in June. A passenger checks her phone as an Air China passenger jet taxis past at the Beijing Capital International airport in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ng Han Guan</div>

China wants more Canada flights after COVID-19 turbulence, despite tour-group ban

Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., Tuesday, April 21, 2009. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell two pulp mills in Western Canada to Atlas Holdings for US$120 million. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

West Fraser selling two pulp mills to Atlas Holdings for US$120 million

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell two…

by The Canadian Press

Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., Tuesday, April 21, 2009. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell two pulp mills in Western Canada to Atlas Holdings for US$120 million. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to business leaders at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Smith told the conference that despite her concerns with the federal Liberal government there was some cabinet ministers she can work with. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told a business conference on Friday that despite…

by The Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to business leaders at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Smith told the conference that despite her concerns with the federal Liberal government there was some cabinet ministers she can work with. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

A daycare at the centre of an E. coli outbreak at several daycares is seen in Calgary, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. The Opposition NDP is raising concerns about an Alberta Health Services report that shows a decline in the number of annual food safety inspections since 2018, as six children remain in hospital due to an E. coli outbreak at multiple Calgary daycares.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

The Opposition NDP is raising concerns about an Alberta Health Services report…

by The Canadian Press

A daycare at the centre of an E. coli outbreak at several daycares is seen in Calgary, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. The Opposition NDP is raising concerns about an Alberta Health Services report that shows a decline in the number of annual food safety inspections since 2018, as six children remain in hospital due to an E. coli outbreak at multiple Calgary daycares.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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Former Ponoka residents raise thousands via The Aslan 3 Peak Challenge

Group scaled three mountains in one day for scholarship fundraiser

by Mark Weber

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A new battery supply chain agreement between Canada and Japan comes as Canada wants to expand its position in the battery industry and Japan wants to secure access to lucrative American EV subsidies for its automakers. Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi, left, shakes hands with Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng, during a signing ceremony in Ottawa, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Japan, Canada pledge more co-operation on battery supply chains, AI technology

Canada and Japan signed a new battery supply-chain agreement in Ottawa Thursday,…

by The Canadian Press

A new battery supply chain agreement between Canada and Japan comes as Canada wants to expand its position in the battery industry and Japan wants to secure access to lucrative American EV subsidies for its automakers. Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi, left, shakes hands with Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng, during a signing ceremony in Ottawa, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Federal statistics show most of Canada's more than 700 dangerous offenders are housed in medium and minimum security prisons. A correctional officer enters the gate at Millhaven Institution in Bath, Ontario, on Wednesday Oct. 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Most of Canada’s dangerous offenders housed in medium- and minimum-security prisons

Most of the 700-plus offenders deemed as the most dangerous in Canada…

by The Canadian Press

Federal statistics show most of Canada's more than 700 dangerous offenders are housed in medium and minimum security prisons. A correctional officer enters the gate at Millhaven Institution in Bath, Ontario, on Wednesday Oct. 17, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

A historical photo of the Donalda Creamery. (Donalda Museum photo)

Donalda Museum fundraising for creamery restoration

The Donalda Museum is back in fundraising mode. While not the only…

by Kevin Sabo

A historical photo of the Donalda Creamery. (Donalda Museum photo)

Pathways Alliance CEO Kendall Dilling is interviewed at the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain’s latest hurdles with dismay

The group behind a proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) network for…

by The Canadian Press

Pathways Alliance CEO Kendall Dilling is interviewed at the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Alberta deserves more than half CPP assets if it exits program: report

A report commissioned by the Alberta government estimates the province would be…

by The Canadian Press

Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Municipal Affairs has appointed an official administrator for the village of Halkirk. Village of Halkirk at sunset, May 25, 2022. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Administrator appointed, Halkirk to hold first meeting since council resignation

Date of by-election still pending

by Castor Advance Staff

Municipal Affairs has appointed an official administrator for the village of Halkirk. Village of Halkirk at sunset, May 25, 2022. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

West Kelowna fire Chief Jason Brolund speaks at the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge event at the United Nations, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in New York. The federal government is hoping Canada’s devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for carbon pricing at the United Nations.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada showcases tragic wildfire season to promote carbon pricing initiative at UN

The federal government is hoping Canada’s devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for…

by The Canadian Press

West Kelowna fire Chief Jason Brolund speaks at the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge event at the United Nations, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in New York. The federal government is hoping Canada’s devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for carbon pricing at the United Nations.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Tensions between Canada and India worsened today following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. The Indian flag is seen flying at the High Commission of India in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

Tensions between Canada, India escalate following Ottawa’s accusation over killing

Tensions between Canada and India worsened today following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s…

by The Canadian Press

Tensions between Canada and India worsened today following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. The Indian flag is seen flying at the High Commission of India in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The federal government has tasked Food Banks Canada with handing out free menstrual products to members of diverse low-income communities.Ien announced the pilot program Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ottawa gives Food Banks Canada $17.9M for pilot to provide period products

The federal government has tasked Food Banks Canada with handing out free…

by The Canadian Press

Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien arrives at a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The federal government has tasked Food Banks Canada with handing out free menstrual products to members of diverse low-income communities.Ien announced the pilot program Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

The Alberta Children's Hospital is shown in Calgary, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Alberta Health Services say the number of E. coli cases related to an outbreak at numerous Calgary daycares remains stable. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta Health Services says E. coli cases related to daycare outbreak stable

Alberta Health Services say the number of E. coli cases related to…

by The Canadian Press

The Alberta Children's Hospital is shown in Calgary, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Alberta Health Services say the number of E. coli cases related to an outbreak at numerous Calgary daycares remains stable. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

A member of the infamous Reynolds Gang shouts at passengers on the train. (Carson Ellis photo)

Alberta Prairie Steam Tours continues to draw crowds

By Carson Ellis For the Independent Alberta Prairie Steam Tours began in…

Sep 20, 2023

A member of the infamous Reynolds Gang shouts at passengers on the train. (Carson Ellis photo)

UPDATE: Stettler County rejects Clearview request for panel members

The County of Stettler council has, at least temporarily, denied a request…

by Kevin Sabo

Canada made a return to the win a column and handed host China its first loss in an Olympic women’s qualification volleyball tournament on Wednesday. Canada’s Kiera Van Ryk spikes the ball in her team’s bronze medal victory over Cuba in the 2023 NORCECA Senior Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship, in Quebec City in a Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Norceca, Mathieu Belanger)

Canada tops host China in Olympic women’s volleyball qualifier

Canada made a return to the win column and handed host China…

by The Canadian Press

Canada made a return to the win a column and handed host China its first loss in an Olympic women’s qualification volleyball tournament on Wednesday. Canada’s Kiera Van Ryk spikes the ball in her team’s bronze medal victory over Cuba in the 2023 NORCECA Senior Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship, in Quebec City in a Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Norceca, Mathieu Belanger)

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