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Canadians Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime advance to third round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with straight-sets victories on Wednesday. Fernandez moved on with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Eston...
Sep 01, 2021
Ronaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer
FARO, Portugal (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on Wednesday. The Portugal captain scored in the 89th minute...
Sep 01, 2021
26th annual Fall horserace series kicks off during Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As many people gather for Whoop-Up Days in Lethbridge, horses will race for their fall season starting on Sunday.The Fall meet kicks off at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club on September 5...
Sep 01, 2021
Elections commissioner dismisses Tory complaint about Liberals' edited O'Toole video
OTTAWA - The commissioner of elections has dismissed a Conservative complaint that the Liberals violated election law by releasing an edited video of Erin O'Toole's views on health care. The Conservat...
Sep 01, 2021
Lethbridge's school divisions to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - K-12 students in Lethbridge will get two days off in September for stat holidays.Earlier this year, the federal government created a new holiday for the National Day for Truth and Rec...
Sep 01, 2021
Trudeau faces questions after Liberal accused of misconduct seeks re-election
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau came under fresh pressure on Wednesday over his handling of harassment complaints against a Liberal candidate. The Conservative and NDP leaders both accused Trudeau of failing ...
Sep 01, 2021
Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance initiative about to open
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Alberta Cattle producers will soon be able to apply for feed assistance and should ensure their paperwork is ready. Emmet Hanrahan, Vice-President of Product Innovation with Agricul...
Sep 01, 2021
Snapshot of new, noteworthy items in Liberal platform
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party of Canada released its fully-costed platform Wednesday, with a list of promises that straddles three pages - 103 that cost money, and nine that raise new revenues. Here's a ...
Sep 01, 2021
Stephanie Labbé, Tajon Buchanan named Canada Soccer players of the month
TORONTO - Stephanie Labb and Tajon Buchanan have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for August. Labb, from Stony Plain, Alta., helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, denying Sweden...
Sep 01, 2021
Two-thirds of surveyed Alberta business owners against proof of vaccination
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) says a majority of Alberta business owners do not support requiring proof of vaccination to access businesses providing non-essential services. This finding came...
Sep 01, 2021