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Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty in Canada

Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty in Canada

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation will be the first Métis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government, bringing a near conclusion to a more than 150-year fight for recognition.
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Oil and gas drilling projected to reach 10-year high, but Trump tariffs pose threat

Oil and gas drilling projected to reach 10-year high, but Trump tariffs pose threat

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is poised to employ more people next year than it has in a decade, but the job growth could be derailed if president-elect Donald Trump makes good on his tariffs threat.
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Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling cucumbers across the country due to a potential salmonella contamination. All sizes of SunFed Produce whole fresh American cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 were recalled Thursday after the U.
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Davis' 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam

Davis' 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — VonCameron Davis scored 18 points as Kent State beat Towson 65-54 on Thursday night at the Western Slam. Davis shot 8 for 13, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Golden Flashes (5-1).
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Tillis scores 15, UC Irvine knocks off Kennesaw State 76-59 at Western Slam

Tillis scores 15, UC Irvine knocks off Kennesaw State 76-59 at Western Slam

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Devin Tillis had 15 points in UC Irvine's 76-59 win over Kennesaw State on Thursday night at the Western Slam, Tillis went 6 of 8 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Anteaters.
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Premier Smith says Alberta is still formulating border plan to meet U.S. demands

Premier Smith says Alberta is still formulating border plan to meet U.S. demands

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border with Montana but says there are options, and pointed to existing specialized sheriff units as a model.
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Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

EDMONTON — Alberta is taking the federal government to court, saying Ottawa has failed to follow through on what Premier Danielle Smith calls necessary changes to a law governing resource development.
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Elections Alberta is prepping for byelection already affected by postal strike

Elections Alberta is prepping for byelection already affected by postal strike

EDMONTON — Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week byelection in Lethbridge-West.
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Canadian soldier dies of medical complications while serving in Belgium

Canadian soldier dies of medical complications while serving in Belgium

OTTAWA — A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications. The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday.
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Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking federal laws.
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