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Former Alberta cabinet minister turned Independent senator Elaine McCoy dies
OTTAWA - Sen. Elaine McCoy, who sat as an Independent from the day she was appointed to the upper chamber, has died.McCoy died Tuesday in Ottawa. She was 74.Born in Brandon, Man., McCoy began her care...
Dec 29, 2020
First reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
DENVER - The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that's been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday. The variant was found in a man...
Dec 29, 2020
Lethbridge to receive Moderna's COVID vaccine this week, among the first in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Several Albertan communities are set to receive doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine starting this week.Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement Tuesday following Health Canada's app...
Dec 29, 2020
Feds decline charges against officers in Tamir Rice case
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it would not bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, saying video...
Dec 29, 2020
Ottawa Senators sign first-round pick Ridly Greig to entry-level deal
Ottawa Senators first-round pick Ridly Greig has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the club. The native of Lethbridge, Alta., was one of five players released from the Canadian junior cam...
Dec 29, 2020
Americans shut out Czech Republic at world junior hockey championship
EDMONTON - The United States recorded its second straight shutout at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday, beating the Czech Republic 7-0. Coming off an 11-0 win over Austria on Boxing Day,...
Dec 29, 2020
Claresholm RCMP traffic stop results in drug arrest
CLARESHOLM, AB- In the town of Claresholm, RCMP initiated a traffic stop on two individuals which lead to criminal charges.On December 23, 2020, at 11:30 PM, Claresholm RCMP arrested Robert Thibeault,...
Dec 29, 2020
Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres finalized their acquisition of ace left-hander Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays, sending four prospects in exchange for the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner. The Rays ...
Dec 29, 2020
Province mourns death of Elaine McCoy, senator and Alberta lawmaker
CALGARY, AB - Elaine McCoy passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 74.Born in Brandon, Manitoba, she attended the University of Alberta and later entered politics in the province.McCoy was the MLA f...
Dec 29, 2020
Biden criticizes pace of vaccine rollout, vows to accelerate
WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is "falling far behind." Biden said "it's gonna take ...
Dec 29, 2020