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Jury reaches verdict in trial of former politician accused of killing Las Vegas reporter
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of a Democratic ex-politician accused of killing a Las Vegas investigative journalist two years ago over stories the reporter w...
Aug 28, 2024
Whoop-Up Days 2024 sees over 40,000 attend
The Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) is very happy with Whoop-Up Days this year.Whoop-Up Days 2024, which ran from August 20 to 24 at the Exhibition grounds, returned to paid admission after...
Aug 28, 2024
Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova knocked out in the second round of the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) - Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the second round on Wednesday, defeated by Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4, 7-5. The No. 8-seeded Krejcikova won her s...
Aug 28, 2024
Lethbridge sees big decrease in water usage from 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says its efforts to conserve water this year have greatly paid off. City officials say water usage has decreased 16 per cent this summer compared to the summer ...
Aug 28, 2024
N.W.T. short on firefighters, equipment and information during 2023 wildfires: report
YELLOWKNIFE - A new report says last year's catastrophic wildfire season found the Northwest Territories short on firefighters, equipment, information and communications. The third-party investigation...
Aug 28, 2024
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as 'target of opportunity,' FBI official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden and saw the Pennsylvania campaign rally wher...
Aug 28, 2024
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as 'target of opportunity,' FBI official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden and saw the Pennsylvania campaign rally wher...
Aug 28, 2024
Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair
OTTAWA - The chair of Canada Post's board says the organization's financial situation is unsustainable. Andr Hudon says Canada Post is at a "critical juncture" and significant change is urgently neede...
Aug 28, 2024
Montreal's Concordia University reports drop in enrolment following tuition hike
MONTREAL - Montreal's Concordia University is reporting a nearly 30 per cent drop in new registrations of out-of-province students following a tuition hike announced last year by the Quebec government...
Aug 28, 2024
Riders' Harris, Bombers' Ford earn CFL monthly honour roll awards
TORONTO - Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and cornerback Tyrell Ford of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were named the top offensive and defensive players Wednesday in the CFL's monthly h...
Aug 28, 2024