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Federal appeals court upholds CDC's eviction moratorium
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the pause on evictions imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to remain in place, setting up a likely battle before the n...
Aug 20, 2021

Managing stored grain in hot conditions
MELFORT, SASK. - Grain that went into the bin during hot weather could be in danger.Crops combined in those conditions are prone to spoilage in a relatively short period of time. Crops extension speci...
Aug 20, 2021

Quebec man charged with attempted murder after police officer shot at traffic stop
SAINTE-MARIE-DE-BEAUCE, Que. - A 54-year-old Quebec man has been charged with attempted murder after a provincial police officer was shot and wounded during a traffic stop south of Quebec City earlier...
Aug 20, 2021

Lawsuit filed against province regarding rules on supervised drug-use sites
CALGARY, AB - A lawsuit has been filed against the Alberta government alleging its rules governing supervised drug-use sites will have life and death impacts. Leading the charge are two non-profit soc...
Aug 20, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps set to play in front of home fans for first time in 539 days
VANCOUVER - When Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos referred to his group as "road warriors" on Wednesday, he wasn't exaggerating. The club hasn't played a game at home since March 2020. C...
Aug 20, 2021

Holy Spirit unveils back to school guidelines
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is preparing for a safe return to class.The division has outlined its guidelines for a healthy start to the upcoming school year. The document...
Aug 20, 2021

"It's time": Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39
WASHINGTON - Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, announced his retirement Friday less than nine months after heart surgery. The 39-year-old Swede starred for years for...
Aug 20, 2021

Cool, damp weekend ahead but wildfire on Vancouver Island raises concerns
A cooler, showery weekend is forecast for most of British Columbia, potentially offering a breather to exhausted crews battling more than 250 active wildfires in all corners of the province. Those inc...
Aug 20, 2021

Province providing over $1 million to help school councils improve engagement with parents
EDMONTON, AB - School councils across Alberta are receiving support from the provincial government.Through the Alberta School Council Engagement Grant, each school council will receive $500 to improve...
Aug 20, 2021

Fire Restriction in place for Lethbridge County
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Lethbridge County is now under a Fire Restriction.The county was previously under a full Fire Ban, issued on June 28, however recent rainfall has reduced that to a restriction....
Aug 20, 2021