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EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s office.

The company says new members who sign up will see the updated prices effective immediately.

Field Fire and Rescue Department’s contract ended with Parks Canada on Sept. 30. Parks says it is working through recommendations of an independent report on providing long-term, sustainable solutions for emergency services in Yoho National Park.

Savage said the legislation will be developed with input from energy companies as well as landowners

The Devil's Head wildfire that started Labour Day long weekend due to an abandoned campfire was still listed as 'out-of-control' as of Wednesday at noon

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says six single-use plastic items that aren't easily recycled and already have more environmentally-friendly alternatives will be the first to go under Canada's new restrictions on plastics.

There is much more to hunting though than just grabbing your rifle and heading out.

Both pieces of legislation have met stiff resistance from socially conservative pockets of the Conservative party

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government survived a confidence vote Tuesday on its throne speech, with crucial support from New Democrats. The speech was approved by a vote of 177-152 in the House of Commons.

Holloway scored 40 goals and had 48 assists in 53 games for the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Okotoks Oilers