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'Keep that legacy going': Siblings revive one of Alberta's oldest general stores

'Keep that legacy going': Siblings revive one of Alberta's oldest general stores

NAMAO, Alta. — It's a brisk, bright autumn morning when Julie-Ann McNeilly comes barrelling down a dirt road, steps out of her van and dives deep into the history of Johnny's Store.
Fire-stricken Jasper braces for winter as it adapts to new normal

Fire-stricken Jasper braces for winter as it adapts to new normal

JASPER, ALBERTA — A bright green Welcome Home banner still hangs on the awning of Nesters Market on the main drag in Jasper, Alta.
No single factor led to water main failure in Calgary: preliminary report

No single factor led to water main failure in Calgary: preliminary report

CALGARY — A preliminary report into the feeder main failure in Calgary that led to two rounds of water restrictions earlier this year has indicated that it wasn't caused by any one factor.
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact, Trudeau touts nuclear energy for Indo-Pacific

Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact, Trudeau touts nuclear energy for Indo-Pacific

LIMA — Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders.
Mercury downstream of Yukon mining disaster, other chemicals also above 'objectives'

Mercury downstream of Yukon mining disaster, other chemicals also above 'objectives'

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says mercury has been detected in water samples three kilometres downstream from a gold mine disaster that spilled several million tonnes of contaminated rock in June.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy's inauguration party in Washington, D.C., where she is to remotely watch the swearing-in of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees

Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees

VANCOUVER — Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court last month and valued at $12.5 million.
Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring.
Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike

Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike

OTTAWA — The Liberal government in Ottawa is signalling it's not currently planning to intervene to end the Canada Post strike, even though the two sides appear to be far apart and the strike is hitting at the busiest time of year for the postal serv
S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also sink

S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also sink

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. fell Friday as investors began to digest the implications of a Donald Trump presidency.
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