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Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley
EDMONTON - Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971. Pre-Politi...
May 01, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Writ drops for Alberta provincial election on May 29
CALGARY - Alberta's chief electoral officer, Glen Resler, says the writ has been issued for a May 29 provincial election. More coming. The Canadian Press
May 01, 2023

Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a first-of-its-kind rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults, just hours before it was...
May 01, 2023

Calgary Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have fired head coach Darryl Sutter, the latest major change at the NHL club after a disappointing season. The Flames missed the playoffs this season after posting a 38-27...
May 01, 2023

Tornadoes in Virginia and Florida, flooding in other states
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (AP) - Officials in Virginia, Maine, and Florida are assessing damage Monday from major storms over the weekend, including some that caused power outages and wrecked homes. The City...
May 01, 2023

Maryland Democratic Sen. Cardin to announce retirement
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland is expected to announce his retirement Monday after serving three terms, opening a rare vacancy in the Senate ahead of the 2024 election, accor...
May 01, 2023

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from House floor
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Attorneys for Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr filed a lawsuit Monday in which they asked a court to allow for her return to the House floor after she was silenced and barred for c...
May 01, 2023

Strike over for 120,000 public servants as union inks tentative deal with feds
The country's largest federal public-sector union reached a tentative contract agreement with the government overnight, covering more than 120,000 public servants across the country and bringing them ...
May 01, 2023

Sudan crisis: Canadians attempt land evacuations as calls for mediation continue
OTTAWA - Canada is encouraging Sudan's neighbours to help the country find a mediated end to recent violence, as it attempts to continue getting Canadians to safety via perilous land evacuations. Prim...
May 01, 2023

Water pressure: Indigenous leaders from U.S., Canada still demanding pollution probe
WASHINGTON - Indigenous and tribal leaders from Canada and the U.S. are keeping up the pressure on both countries to investigate toxic mining runoff from British Columbia. They want Prime Minister Jus...
May 01, 2023