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Fred weaker, but likely to drench Florida as tropical storm
HAVANA (AP) - Tropical Depression Fred headed for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on Thursday on a forecast track that would carry it toward South Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday. The main...
Aug 12, 2021
Delta variant prompts B.C.to make vaccinations mandatory for seniors' care staff
VICTORIA - A surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Delta variant is prompting British Columbia health officials to enact mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff and volunteers at long-term care ...
Aug 12, 2021
The Daily with LNN – August 12, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Aug 12, 2021
Medicine Hat continues to drive new South Zone COVID cases, 550 provincially
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Thursday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics compiled over the last 24 hours.550 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the tota...
Aug 12, 2021
Waterton certified as the first transboundary Dark Sky Park
WATERTON, AB - Stargazers can put Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park on their to-do list.The parks have received full certification from the International Dark Sky Association (IDA...
Aug 12, 2021
Wings over Claresholm - a weekend of fun and reminiscing a town`s historic past
CLARESHOLM, AB. -- It`s an opportunity for some fun, special events ... and a chance to educate the unknowing. For many, the Town of Claresholm is a pit-stop between other locations. A chance to fill ...
Aug 12, 2021
Battle between Liberals, admiral heats up as cabinet orders McDonald to stay on leave
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald will remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. Sajjan's announcement follows what a senior governm...
Aug 12, 2021
After Olympic soccer gold, Canadian women turn sights to World Cup: Priestman
Having achieved her goal of Olympic soccer gold, coach Bev Priestman says the Canadian women are now setting their sights on success at the World Cup. Canada has won bronze, bronze and gold at the las...
Aug 12, 2021
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Andrew Copp to one-year deal worth $3.64 million
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Andrew Copp to a one-year deal worth $3.64 million. The 27-year-old Copp had a career season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists ...
Aug 12, 2021
Trudeau expected to trigger September election this weekend
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is intending to visit Governor-General Mary Simon on Sunday and ask her to dissolve Parliament, triggering an election.The expectation is that the election would...
Aug 12, 2021