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Métis cabaret ‘Rubaboo’ at Persephone Theatre celebrates Indigenous culture
A Métis cabaret 'Rubaboo' playing at Persephone Theatre March 11-22, is showcasing Métis culture with the goal of connection, by giving a greater understanding of Métis people.
Overpass strike backs up Saskatoon’s Circle Drive for second time in a week
Excavator on truck hits the 108th Street overpass on Circle Drive northbound in the Sutherland area. This strike making two hits to Circle Drive's overpasses in the span of a week.
Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi
The BEI's report on the Sept. 21 shooting hasn't been made public, but it comes after serious allegations that police allegedly acted inappropriately following the incident.
Calgary infrastructure needs are expected to cost $49B over next 10 years
$20 billion of the estimated required spending would address Calgary's growth, and another $17 billion would cover maintenance and replacement of existing infrastructure.
Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing program
Social services minister Jason Nixon said this program wasn't seeing the results other programs were and the decision was made to move the money where it would be better used.
Alberta overdose prevention site closure didn’t result in more deaths, study finds
The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence said a study it conducted found the closure of an overdose prevention site in Red Deer, Alta. did not result in an increase deaths.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo wins pair of community awards
Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo was named the winner of two of the club's community service awards, while quarterback Chase Artopoeus announced his retirement on social media.
On Calgary’s dangerous roads, ‘bystander behaviour’ is under the microscope
Neighbours and experts are reacting after a child was hit by a vehicle in Calgary's Taradale neighbourhood on Tuesday. The crash itself is just one alarming aspect of the story.
Alberta minister meets with parents about serious incidents in daycares
The NDP wants the government to notify every parent about serious situations - like physical or sexual abuse - and create a public, online portal showing a program's history.