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Charges dismissed in $500K fraud case in Taber
TABER, AB - A Taber man saw all charges against him dropped this month.Scott Blanchard, 50, was charged with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.The allegation was that, while he was the manager o...
Mar 11, 2021
Northwest Territories to bump minimum wage to $15.20 starting in September
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says it will increase its minimum wage to $15.20 an hour starting Sept. 1. The territory's minimum wage is currently $13.46 an hour and hasn't increased since 2...
Mar 11, 2021
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tanner Roark lead Blue Jays to win over Tigers
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and starter Tanner Roark pitched three scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 in pre-season...
Mar 11, 2021
Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA - With the support of the Bloc Qubcois, the minority Liberal government has moved to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying is put to a final vote in the House of Commons...
Mar 11, 2021
Crowsnest Pass Council opposed to provincial policing idea
CROWSNEST PASS, AB- A letter addressed to Alberta Justice Minister Kayce Madu states that the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is against the idea of making a province-wide police force."Municipalities ...
Mar 11, 2021
Light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov one of three Canadians on weekend UFC card
After recording a highlight-reel finish last time out, Canadian light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov has had to wait 18 months to step back into the UFC spotlight. Injuries and the pandemic delayed his pr...
Mar 11, 2021
Southland Transportation operating school buses in Lethbridge Mar. 15
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Starting next week, your children will be using a different bussing provider to get to school.On Monday, March 15, all school bus services for the Lethbridge School Division and Holy ...
Mar 11, 2021
Study: Lack of diversity in Hollywood costs industry $10B
NEW YORK - For years, researchers have said a lack of diversity in Hollywood films doesn't just poorly reflect demographics, it's bad business. A new study by the consulting firm McKinsey & Compan...
Mar 11, 2021
As 'Grey's' returns, Wilson says it has connected viewers
LONDON - Unlike lead character Meredith, "Grey's Anatomy" is not fighting for its life. It is the most-watched entertainment series for the season to date among young adults on Thursday night and resu...
Mar 11, 2021
An 'optimistic' Verona Arena announces summer opera lineup
MILAN - Riccardo Muti and Plcido Domingo will headline the 2021 Verona Arena Opera Festival, essentially last year's season revived as a sign of "great optimism and utmost seriousness," the festival's...
Mar 11, 2021