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Budget office says federal spending on health care going up faster than planned
OTTAWA - Federal spending on health care and elderly benefits are set to rise at a faster clip over the next 12 months than previously planned under forecasts the parliamentary budget officer warns do...
Mar 10, 2022
COVID hospitalizations drop across Alberta Thursday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Thursday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.552 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 53...
Mar 10, 2022
Some new school curriculums to start this fall, others pushed to 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Yet another update in the Alberta Government's efforts to update the draft K-6 school curriculum.Back in December, the province announced that three subjects - English Language Arts a...
Mar 10, 2022
Defence chief says guarding Far North priority, warns Russia is back in Arctic bases
OTTAWA - Canada's defence chief says protecting the country's Arctic region is a key priority for the Armed Forces, warning that Russia has reoccupied abandoned Cold War bases in its Far North. Gen. W...
Mar 10, 2022
Gunnlaugson hopeful for playoff berth at Lethbridge Brier
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jason Gunnlaugson's spirits remain high heading into the playoffs at the 2022 Tim Horton's Brier at the Lethbridge ENMAX Centre.Gunnlaugson may have to fight for a playoff spot, after...
Mar 10, 2022
Lethbridge man faces drug and weapon-related charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a local man with 16 offences but say more may be laid.Members of the Property Crimes Unit/High Risk Offender Unit, Tactical Response Unit, Patrols, and ...
Mar 10, 2022
Speedskater Weidemann to miss World Cup final after positive COVID-19 test
CALGARY - Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn from this weekend's World Cup final in the Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19. Speed Skating Canada said Weidemann underwen...
Mar 10, 2022
Canada sends Quebec man to United States to face ransomware charges
OTTAWA - A Quebec man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in Florida arising from alleged participation in an elaborate ransomware operation. Following a request from U.S. authori...
Mar 10, 2022
How interest rate hikes could affect home buyers
LETHBRIDGE, AB -- If you're thinking about buying a new home in Southern Alberta, now is a good time because the Bank of Canada's recent rate hike could cause interest rates on variable-rate mortgages...
Mar 10, 2022
MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season
NEW YORK - Players have voted to accept Major League Baseball's latest offer for a new labor deal.That is expected to pave the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season that wi...
Mar 10, 2022