Sunday, April 30th, 2023
With Alberta’s official election season imminent, the UCP and NDP are (unofficially) out in full force
UCP Leader Danielle Smith held event Saturday morning, NDP Leader Rachel Notley held event Saturday night Song unveilings and “Super Saturday” — Alberta’s provincial election season kicked into high gear with campaign-style rallies this weekend, even though the writ won’t officially be issued until Monday. Though the United Conservative Party and the Alberta New Democrats have, in effect, been campaigning for weeks, Monday will bring a new urgency to the contest as both parties will have less than 30 days remaining to convince Albertans they are best positioned to form the nextRead more
Lobster fishers set traps off Covehead, P.E.I., with Fiona still on their minds
It’s easy to see how the storm damaged the wharf, but how it affected the lobsters is uncertain In many ways, Saturday was like any other setting day for lobster fishers at Covehead Harbour, P.E.I. The seagulls lurked overhead and the familiar smell of saltwater and fresh bait cut through a crisp spring breeze. There was some good-natured teasing as the captain and deck hands heaved the 50-pound (23-kilogram) traps onto the boats over and over until there was just enough room to squeeze themselves in before starting the engines andRead more