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Wind warning issued for most of southwestern Alberta
FORT MACLEOD, AB - In the most southern Alberta way possible, the 2010s will come to a close and the 2020s will kick off with high winds.Environment Canada is calling for wind gusts up to 100 km/hour ...
Dec 31, 2019 Weather alerts in Alberta for December 31st, 2019. (Supplied by Environment Canada)
Lethbridge man charged in connection with stabbing outside City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing.Lethbridge Police say that on December 30 at around 1:22 p.m., a man allegedly chased another man to the front lawn of...
Dec 31, 2019 File photo of the Lethbridge Police Service headquarters (Lethbridge News Now)
Lafreniere won't play against Germany; world junior status up in the air
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Alexis Lafreniere flashed a smile as he watched the tail end of practice Sunday. There was also a clear sense of relief. After crumpling to the ice and clutching his left kne...
Dec 31, 2019
Los Angeles FC re-signs veteran Canadian international defender Dejan Jakovic
Los Angeles FC has re-signed Canadian international Dejan Jakovic and fellow defender Jordan Harvey. The MLS club had declined Jakovic's contract option in November while Harvey's deal was expiring. "...
Dec 31, 2019
Taliban council agrees to cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL - The Taliban's ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insu...
Dec 31, 2019
10! ... 9! ... 8! ... Here comes New Year's in Times Square!
NEW YORK - A Chinese dance performance, punctuated with red and gold pyrotechnics, will usher in a host of stars at Times Square's six-hour New Year's Eve extravaganza on Tuesday night. The throng of ...
Dec 31, 2019
Changes to income taxes, RRSP rules, others take effect January 1st
OTTAWA, ONT - The basic amount most Canadians can earn tax-free is going up on January 1st, resulting in slightly lower federal income taxes.The tax cut is one federal measure taking effect for the ne...
Dec 31, 2019 Income tax forms. (Supplied by The10and3)
Montreal airports warn of possible delays after refuellers launch strike
MONTREAL - Employees in charge of refuelling planes at two Montreal airports have gone on strike. The city's airport authority is warning of possible delays at the city's main airport, Montreal-T...
Dec 31, 2019
Sour notes for Macron from striking Paris Opera musicians
PARIS - Striking Paris Opera musicians ushered in a new year of protest against President Emmanuel Macron's government by playing extracts from "Carmen" and "Romeo and Juliet" to a square steeped in t...
Dec 31, 2019
CP NewsAlert: Train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries
MACGREGOR, Man. - RCMP say a Via Rail passenger train has derailed west of Winnipeg with a dozen people on board. They say passengers and crew are being assessed but do not appear to be seriously inju...
Dec 31, 2019