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Cardston-Siksika MLA appointed deputy government house leader
CARDSTON, AB - Joseph Schow has a new role in the Alberta Government.During a special swearing-in ceremony in Edmonton on Thursday, Premier Jason Kenney announced several changes to cabinet positions ...
Jul 09, 2021
Over 6,000 new care beds announced for continuing care centres in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced more care beds for communities across the province, while bringing back "a new and improved" Affordable Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI) progr...
Jul 09, 2021
Paris police release rapper Lil Baby, hand him drug fine
PARIS (AP) - Paris police released rapper Lil Baby from custody on Friday after fining him for having cannabis in his car, according to the city prosecutor's office. He was stopped along with NBA star...
Jul 09, 2021
New National Chief RoseAnne Archibald vows to make AFN more inclusive, transparent
OTTAWA - Newly elected National Chief RoseAnne Archibald is pledging to hold governments' feet to the fire and to help make the Assembly of First Nations to be more inclusive and transparent. Over the...
Jul 09, 2021
Hurricanes coach and defenceman named to national Under-18 summer showcase
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two members of the Lethbridge Hurricanes will attend Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team Summer Development Camp.Lethbridge's head coach Brent Kisio will serve as the coach for the ...
Jul 09, 2021
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she is concerned that vaccination rates among younger Canadians aren't high enough. The number of people lining up for their first dose plumme...
Jul 09, 2021
Mayor: Death toll in Florida condo collapse now 78
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The death toll in the collapse of a Miami-area condo building rose to 78 on Friday, a number the mayor called "heartbreaking" and "staggering" as recovery workers toiled for a 16...
Jul 09, 2021
Floats, horses and bands but no spectators as parade kicks off return of Stampede
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede is back and kicked off Friday morning with the usual array of floats, bands, horses and dignitaries. But the first parade since the COVID-19 pandemic was missing one mai...
Jul 09, 2021
Quebec Crown drops case against ex-construction tycoon, citing lack of resources
MONTREAL - The Crown has dropped its fraud case against a former construction tycoon in Quebec and four co-accused following a nine-year legal battle. Prosecutor Franois Blanchette told a Quebec court...
Jul 09, 2021
Light up the sky: Stampede fireworks display in Lethbridge tonight
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge is one of four Alberta communities celebrating the start of the Calgary Stampede tonight.On Friday night, July 9, Exhibition Park will host a fireworks display known as the...
Jul 09, 2021