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Alberta’s government is proposing changes to give it more oversight of who hires temporary foreign workers. Jobs and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow proposed a bill Wednesday that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before enlisting foreign nationals through the federal program.The process will effectively duplicate the work already being done by Ottawa, but Schow said it’s necessary to prioritize and address Alberta’s unique labour market needs, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing.He didn’t offer any specifics about how Alberta’s system might differ from the federal government’s criteria, noting those details will be worked out in regulations if…

KALMAR CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 2 APRIL 2026 AT 9.00 (EEST)Kalmar supplies hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp in Belgium. The significant order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2026 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers combine a diesel engine with a battery system that recovers and reuses energy, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to conventional diesel-powered equipment. Jurgen De Wachter, General Manager, PSA Antwerp: “Hybrid straddle carriers form part of our broader efforts to modernize terminal equipment and reduce…

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has integrated Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 infrastructure, expanding the range of real-world asset markets available through its self-custodial wallet. The move comes as HIP-3 emerges as a notable new rail for onchain macro trading: recent industry analysis says nearly 50,000 users made their first onchain transaction through HIP-3 markets by trading assets such as gold, crude oil, and broad equity indexes rather than cryptocurrencies, while HIP-3 open interest recently reached a record $1.43 billion, with most activity concentrated in non-crypto markets. Through HIP-3, Bitget Wallet now…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A small town 200 km north of Edmonton is losing its only pharmacy. The drug store will be closing, leaving community members scrambling over what this could mean for their medication. The Rexall Pharmacy is a staple in Swan Hills, Alta. The town has a population of around 1,400 people, and the pharmacy is the only place for community members to get their prescriptions and pick up some essential items. Now they’ll have to find somewhere new.Employees of the drug store and residents have been told the pharmacy is closing on April…

MONACO, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlphaPepe just sold out its latest presale stage and the next round filled faster than any before it. Capital is entering at a pace that draws direct comparisons to the earliest days of meme coins that went on to deliver life changing returns to early participants. The crypto news around AlphaPepe is building ahead of a planned Q2 2026 exchange listing, stages are closing in days not weeks, and wallets are committing serious size while the rest of the market sits frozen in fear. Before getting into what those wallets see and why…

Canadians gathered in classrooms, science centres and living rooms Wednesday across the country to celebrate the launch of Artemis II, a mission many see as a symbol of hope and discovery. The anticipation had been building nationwide, with watch parties and themed displays appearing in cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.The mission, featuring Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has sparked a sense of pride and curiosity about space exploration. Hansen, a 50-year-old from London, Ont., is the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit.Four astronauts — including Hansen — aboard the Orion spacecraft lifted off from the Kennedy Space…

LIAONING, China, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cambridge, New Zealand — March 28, 2026 — The two-day 2026 New Zealand National Dragon Boat Championships concluded at scenic Lake Karapiro. As one of the country’s largest dragon boat events, the championships brought together around 45 teams and approximately 1,200 athletes from across the country, competing in the 200 m and 500 m sprint races, as well as the 2,000 m turn race. The steady beat of drums echoed across the course as paddles flashed through the water, with athletes showcasing the speed and intensity of dragon boat racing. During the…

By Grace Miller Global News Posted April 1, 2026 8:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial for the murder of Jason Horse has come to a close with a total of three guilty pleas from all accused. Both Robert Stone and Randy Brabant have entered guilty pleas to breaking and entering after entering not-guilty pleas to that charge and manslaughter on Monday.This follows co-accused Tyrone Nepoose pleading guilty to manslaughter and receiving a nine-year sentence.Justice Macmillan Brown accepted two joint statements from Crown and defence, sentencing Stone to five years with 10-year…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and 19 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings ended a four-game losing streak with a 123-115 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. DeMar DeRozan added 28 points for Sacramento (20-57), which came into the game tied with Washington for the worst road record (6-32) in the NBA.Achiuwa’s 19 rebounds were the second most of his career. He had a career high of 22 in a 98-90 win over Miami on Oct. 24, 2022, while with the Raptors. Jamal Shead added 16 points and seven assists…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Anglers in Saskatchewan are going to see a bit of an increase in their fishing licence this year as the angling habitat certificate is introduced into the province, adding a mandatory fee. “That fund is used for things like fisheries enhancement, restoration of fish habitat, and also for our fish stocking program, which is all done through our Saskatchewan fish hatchery,” said Matt Tyree, director of fisheries for the Ministry of Environment.“It’s going to benefit the fishery overall. It’ll just allow people to have more options and more fish to catch in…