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Feds throw support behind development of mini nuclear reactors; action plan released
TORONTO - Nuclear power is essential to meeting Canada's climate-change goals, and developing portable mini nuclear reactors is a key part of that strategy, the federal energy minister said on Friday....
Dec 18, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays sign Urena, Wall and White to minor-league deals
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed infielder Richard Urea, outfielder Forrest Wall and infielder Tyler White to minor-league contracts with an invitation to Major League spring training. The ...
Dec 18, 2020
West Side house fire caused by tipped-over candle
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is urging the public to be careful with candles.Crews responded to a residential fire on Oxford Road West at approximately 12:43 am on Friday, D...
Dec 18, 2020
Alberta celebrates 70 years being “Rat-free”
This year marks 70 years of Alberta's Rat Control Program.Started in 1950, the program ensures Albertans are safe from the environmental and economic destruction rats cause (chewing through crops, foo...
Dec 18, 2020
Federal funding supports Alberta’s health and life sciences sector
EDMONTON, AB - The federal government has announced an investment in Alberta-made medical advancements.Through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), four Alberta-based organizations and compan...
Dec 18, 2020
Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard joins forces with Athletes First sports agency
Canadian Chuba Hubbard has secured some high-powered representation to negotiate his first NFL contract. The former Oklahoma State running back has joined forces with Athletes First, a California-base...
Dec 18, 2020
IIHF says 8 Germans, 2 Swedes test positive for COVID-19 inside world junior bubble
EDMONTON - The International Ice Hockey Federation says eight players from Germany's team at the world junior hockey championship have tested positive for COVID-19 inside the Edmonton bubble. The IIHF...
Dec 18, 2020
Lethbridge business offering rent-free space for retailers shut down
LETHBRIDGE, AB - "Help us to help our community."A Lethbridge entrepreneur says she wants to do what she can to support businesses that have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 shutdowns.READ MOR...
Dec 18, 2020
Feds detail $100 million pledged to fight food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says the federal government will distribute $30 million to Indigenous communities and about $65 million to local organizations across Canada to suppor...
Dec 18, 2020
Coaldale RCMP arrest and charge “transient” following incident with knife
COALDALE, AB - Charges have been laid after Coaldale RCMP arrested a man carrying a large knife in the town.On December 17, just after 3:00 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of a man walking in the area...
Dec 18, 2020