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Lethbridge drug overdose deaths down 63 per cent
One person in Lethbridge died due to drug consumption in September 2024, and while one is still one too many, it means those numbers continue to decline.The Government of Alberta has updated its subst...
Jan 07, 2025
Ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks could be freed today
MONTREAL - A ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve could be freed today. Authorities finished unloading the ship's cargo of corn on Monday, and a...
Jan 07, 2025
US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide, and it imposes sanctions on the group's leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says it has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Force rebel and proxies are committing genocide in the country's civil war. It said Tuesday it has imposed ...
Jan 07, 2025
US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide, and it imposes sanctions on the group's leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Tuesday it has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Force rebel group and proxies are committing genocide in the country's civil war and has imposed sa...
Jan 07, 2025
Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news
OTTAWA - U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the ...
Jan 07, 2025
Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms
TORONTO - The Ontario government says it has launched an operation intended to beef up security along the border with the United States. In a news release, Premier Doug Ford says Operation Deterrence ...
Jan 07, 2025
Thomas: New Liberal leader won't make a difference in Trudeau's absence
The Member of Parliament for Lethbridge believes Canadians need a whole new federal government, not just a different person in charge.Rachael Thomas is reacting to the announcement Monday that Justin ...
Jan 07, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96
PARIS (AP) - Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and w...
Jan 07, 2025
South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presid...
Jan 07, 2025
South Korean anti-corruption agency receives new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presid...
Jan 07, 2025