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Updating grain grading dispute resolution
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is proposing a change to the grain grading dispute resolution process. The purpose is to extend the time frame producers can exercise their right...
Dec 14, 2021

Military preparing to act quickly on Arbour's plan to fight sex misconduct: minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says she is preparing the military to act quickly on retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour's recommendations for eliminating sexual misconduct from the rank...
Dec 14, 2021

Ray, Guerrero, Manoah take honours as Toronto BBWAA chapter unveils award winners
TORONTO - Robbie Ray was named Blue Jays pitcher of the year and most improved player Tuesday in the annual awards from the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Toronto chapter. First baseman Vl...
Dec 14, 2021

Stampeders sign defensive back Tre Roberson to contract extension through 2023
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive back Tre Roberson to a contract extension through the 2023 season. Roberson returned to the Stampeders in October after a stint with the...
Dec 14, 2021

New evacuations ordered as storm hits Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities have ordered a new area of Southern California evacuated due to the threat of debris flows from a wildfire burn scar as a powerful storm drops heavy rain. The Orange Cou...
Dec 14, 2021

K-6 curriculum update scores mixed grade from Lethbridge School Division
LETHBRIDGE, AB - School officials in Lethbridge are reacting to Monday's announcement regarding the new K-6 curriculum.Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said new curriculums for three subjects - Eng...
Dec 14, 2021

NDP leader would back federal intervention in court challenge to Quebec's Bill 21
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh says he would support federal intervention in a court challenge to a Quebec law known as Bill 21, which bans teachers and some other public-sector workers from wearing religious...
Dec 14, 2021

LCI being evacuated as a "precautionary measure"
LETHBRIDGE, AB - ***UPDATE -- School will continue as normal on Wednesday at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. Police have determined there is no evidence to suggest an immediate threat. This afternoon...
Dec 14, 2021

Canucks cancel morning skate after Schenn, Lahmmikko test positive for COVID-19
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have cancelled practice after two players tested positive for COVID-19. The club says it was informed of defenceman Luke Schenn's positive result on Monday and winger...
Dec 14, 2021

Connor McDavid calls potential five-week Olympic quarantine for COVID-19 'unsettling'
Connor McDavid calls the idea potentially having to quarantine up to five weeks in China because of a positive COVID-19 test at the Beijing Olympics "unsettling" as the NHL's participation at the Game...
Dec 14, 2021