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'Cousin Eddie' display in Kentucky leads to police response
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A "Cousin Eddie" display in Kentucky apparently looked a little too real and police were called to check it out. After receiving the call, a dispatcher described the scene t...
Dec 22, 2022
Ottawa move to seize millions from Russian oligarch could test Charter: trade lawyer
OTTAWA - Canada's attempt to seize and forfeit a Russian oligarch's holdings could be a major test of how Ottawa balances sanctions and Charter rights. This week, Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly said she...
Dec 22, 2022
Province announces $26M for persons with developmental disabilities
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government is addressing staffing challenges and rising operational costs in the social sector with a further $26 million in support this year.The government says thousands ...
Dec 22, 2022
Two Fort Macleod residents arrested following warrant roundup
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Two people have been arrested by the RCMP in Fort Macleod.The detachment said that on December 21, 2022, officers conducted an ongoing warrant roundup operation. As a result, police...
Dec 22, 2022
Lethbridge Fire Department offers safety tips heading into the holiday weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - With cold weather continuing to sweep across Alberta - the Lethbridge Fire Department would like to remind citizens about some important safety tips heading into the holidays Earlier ...
Dec 22, 2022
Redblacks sign defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to two-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed defensive lineman Cleyon Laing to a two-year extension. Laing had 26 defensive tackles and three sacks in 18 games last season, his ninth in the CFL. The Edmo...
Dec 22, 2022
Taliban minister defends ban on women's university studies
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The minister of higher education in the Taliban government on Thursday defended his decision to ban women from universities - a decree that had triggered a global backlash. D...
Dec 22, 2022
Quebec court sides with First Nation regarding underfunding of its police force
MONTREAL - First Nations in northern Quebec are calling on the province and the federal government for more funding for Indigenous police forces. The call for money comes after the Quebec Court of App...
Dec 22, 2022
Kodiaks men’s volleyball team signs Coaldale’s Karl Petker
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men's volleyball team has announced another signing. Middle blocker Karl Petker has committed to the team.Petker hails from Coaldale and was a member of...
Dec 22, 2022
Canadian head coach took road less travelled to world junior spotlight
Dennis Williams accepted the job and packed the car without a second thought. A young hockey mind looking for another chance, he also sported a slightly bruised ego. Williams had taken over as interim...
Dec 22, 2022