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Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021

No suspects being sought in "suspicious" deaths in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - Coaldale RCMP have deemed one of the recent deaths in Coaldale non-criminal and the other "undetermined."The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted autopsies on June 7, 2021, de...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian government reviewing CFL's request for modified quarantine for 2021 season
The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the federal government has received the CF...
Jun 10, 2021

Quebec's new language bill creates 'charter-free zone,' anglo rights group warns
MONTREAL - An organization representing Quebec's English community says it has serious concerns about the potential impact of the province's new language bill. The Quebec Community Groups Network says...
Jun 10, 2021

Quebec's anti-corruption unit issues apology to member of legislature for 2017 arrest
Quebec's anti-corruption unit is apologizing to Independent legislature member Guy Ouellette for arresting him in October 2017 for allegedly leaking sensitive documents about an investigation to the m...
Jun 10, 2021

Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa's Sahel
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the future reduction of France's military presence fighting Islamic extremism in Africa's Sahel region. In a news conference, Macron...
Jun 10, 2021

Grab & Go Pick Up returns at Lethbridge Public Library June 16
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Public Library is reopening some more of its services.Beginning June 16, the library will return to offering Grab & Go Pick Up as well as its limited Computer Servi...
Jun 10, 2021

New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin set to cross floor from Greens to Liberals
OTTAWA - Two sources say New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin is set to join the Liberal caucus, leaving the Greens with just two lawmakers in the House of Commons. The move comes amid internal rifts in the ...
Jun 10, 2021

Supreme Court won't hear bid to challenge thalidomide settlement
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to challenge approval of a settlement agreement for Canadians born with birth defects because of the drug thalidomide. The Federal Court approv...
Jun 10, 2021

Three charged in south Lethbridge drug bust, charges pending against fourth suspect
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three people have been charged in connection with the seizure of drugs, weapons, cash and stolen property.Lethbridge Police's Crime Suppression Team (CST), with the assistance of seve...
Jun 10, 2021