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05 Jul

Calgary Stampede Parade 2025 Celebrates Diversity and Tradition in Grand Style

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade kicked off “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” with a spectacular celebration of culture, tradition, and community pride. Thousands of spectators filled the downtown streets, cheering on an eclectic mix of marching bands, cultural organizations, horse-drawn carriages, and colour parties that reflected Calgary’s rich and evolving identity. From the thunder of hooves to the rhythm of international music, the parade delivered both heritage and modern flair. The Children’s Cottage Society earned the honour of Best Horse Drawn Conveyance, while Shelley V Percherons took home the award for Best Heavy Horse (2 &…

04 Jul

Colorado to Reevaluate Wolf Relocation Protocols Amid High Mortality Rate, Plans for Second Translocation from British Columbia

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Denver, Colorado (Richa Walia): Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is reconsidering its wolf translocation procedures as it looks to import a second group of gray wolves from British Columbia, following the deaths of five of the 15 wolves introduced earlier this year. Speaking before the Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee on Monday, CPW Deputy Director Reid Dewalt announced the agency’s plans to assess its current translocation methods to determine whether modifications could enhance wolf survival rates. “Out of an abundance of caution, CPW will assess the mortalities of wolves translocated in 2025 to determine if any translocation protocols should…

04 Jul

Prime Minister Carney Speaks with Philippine President Marcos Jr., Eyes Closer Economic and Strategic Ties

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a high-level call today with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, reaffirming the growing strength of Canada-Philippines relations and laying the groundwork for deeper economic cooperation and strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific. The two leaders reflected on the vibrant economic and cultural ties that bind the two nations, underscored by the nearly one million Canadians of Filipino descent who contribute to Canada’s multicultural fabric. Prime Minister Carney and President Marcos also paused to honour the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver earlier this year, extending heartfelt condolences to families…

04 Jul

Alberta: Information and Privacy Commissioner sees both strengths and weaknesses in regulations designed to support new access and privacy laws

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Calgary (National Times): With new legislation and regulations now in force, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and published resources to assist Albertans in understanding and working with the new laws The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta is pleased with several elements of the regulations that were developed to accompany Alberta’s new Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). Commissioner Diane McLeod also has concerns about some aspects of the regulations and will closely monitor how the laws and regulations work in practice. On June 11, 2025, ATIA and POPA were proclaimed into force.…

04 Jul

Alberta News: Supporting economic growth in rural communities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is providing Indigenous and small communities with an additional $3 million in grants to maximize opportunities in rural areas. Indigenous and small communities play a vital role in the province’s economy. Working together with non-profits, they tap into opportunities and address unique challenges to help rural Alberta grow its economic footprint. To support local projects that promote innovation and sustainable economic growth across the province, Alberta’s government is providing the second round of grants through the Small Community Opportunity Program. The program has awarded grants between $20,000 and $90,000 for 41 community-led projects that build…

03 Jul

Alberta Launches Provincial Police Force, Appoints Sat Parhar as First Chief

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Edmonton, July 3: Alberta has formally unveiled its own provincial police force, marking a significant shift in its law enforcement structure. The newly established Alberta Sheriffs Police Service will be led by Sat (Satinder) Parhar, the former deputy chief of Calgary Police, who has been appointed as its inaugural chief.The move reflects the provincial government's long-standing ambition to reduce reliance on federal policing and enhance law enforcement tailored to local needs. With Parhar at the helm, the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service is expected to focus on community-specific policing, provincial enforcement mandates, and rural crime reduction.Parhar brings extensive experience in policing…

03 Jul

Bomb threats temporarily halt ground operations at 6 Canadian airports

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s air traffic control service says some airports across the country could see delays after receiving bomb threats. Multiple “bomb threats” were made at Canadian airports Thursday morning, spurring flight delays, evacuations and investigations into the source, says NAV Canada and local authorities. NAV CANADA was made aware of bomb threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. Employees at impacted locations are safe, and a temporary ground stop has been implemented at the affected airports,” said NAV Canada.NAV Canada provides air traffic control operations to Canadian airports. “We are collaborating with authorities to…

03 Jul

British Columbia Launches Publicly Funded IVF Program to Support Families on Path to Parenthood

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Victoria, B.C (Richa Walia): In a landmark move to expand reproductive healthcare access and support aspiring parents, the Province of British Columbia has launched its first-ever publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, offering up to $19,000 in financial assistance for eligible residents. The program, which officially began on Wednesday, July 2, is aimed at making IVF care more affordable and accessible for families across the province. “For people needing to access IVF care to start a family, the costs can make it simply out of reach,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “Being able to have a child shouldn’t depend…

03 Jul

Alberta news: New chief, next step for municipal policing option

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Sat Parhar has been appointed as the first chief of the Independent Agency Police Service, marking the next step toward a new municipal policing option. The appointment of a new chief for the Independent Agency Police Service (IAPS) marks the next step in giving municipalities a new option for local policing and builds on the work already underway for the agency to assume the police-like duties currently carried out by the Alberta Sheriffs. The IAPS will empower municipalities to adopt strategies that effectively respond to their specific safety concerns, enhancing public safety across the province. Chief Parhar…

03 Jul

Alberta uncorks new rules for liquor and cannabis

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is supporting liquor producers by enabling them to own, operate and sell their own products on large format bikes or “party bikes.” Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers the green light to serve their own products on party bikes, removing an outdated barrier that had prevented local producers from advertising their own brands. This is one of several red tape reduction changes to the Gaming, Liquor and…