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Vladi Guerrero, son of HOF slugger and half-brother of Blue Jays star, strikes deal with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - Another member of the Guerrero family is headed to pro ball. Vladi Miguel Guerrero, an outfielder/infielder who is a son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero and a half-brother of...
Jan 16, 2024

NBA Notebook: Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder come long way from embarrassment years ago
A historic win led to some reflection for Canadian superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Hamilton native scored 31 points in 21 minutes of action and his Oklahoma City Thunder clobbered the Por...
Jan 16, 2024

Minister of Forestry and Parks set to promote Alberta hunting
Alberta will showcase its unique hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities at the Wild Sheep Foundation Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada. From Thursday, January 18, until Sunday, January 21, Minster of F...
Jan 16, 2024

Montreal hopes all-night entertainment zone can help revive sagging downtown
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has outlined a plan to "relaunch" its downtown by 2030, including the creation of a round-the-clock nightlife zone. The city is eyeing the Quartier Latin - a neighbourh...
Jan 16, 2024

France's Macron seeks to rejuvenate his presidency, says country has the 'aces' to succeed
PARIS (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron has used a prime-time news conference to lay out plans to strengthen and better prepare France for global crises, saying: "I am convinced that we have all the ac...
Jan 16, 2024

Qatar announces deal to allow delivery of medicine to Israeli hostages, humanitarian aid to Gaza
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Qatar says it has mediated a deal between Israel and Hamas to allow the delivery of medication to the more than 100 Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza. The Gulf Arab countr...
Jan 16, 2024

Festival Square ice rink now open
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's time to lace up your skates and head to Festival Square.The outdoor skating rink in downtown Lethbridge is officially open. Construction was underway last week, and the Downtown ...
Jan 16, 2024

NewsAlert: New research security rules target institutions in China, Iran, Russia
OTTAWA - The federal government will not bankroll sensitive scientific research tied to dozens of schools, institutes and labs in China, Iran and Russia, under newly announced restrictions. Among the ...
Jan 16, 2024

Longtime Liberal cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett to become envoy to Denmark: source
OTTAWA - Longtime Liberal member of Parliament and former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett is set to become the next ambassador to Denmark. A senior government source, who spoke on the condition of an...
Jan 16, 2024

Province giving $1.4 million to 44 non-profits in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dozens of non-profit organizations in the region are receiving support from the Government of Alberta.The province has announced that it is investing $42 million into 271 non-profits ...
Jan 16, 2024