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Alberta in the "last few miles in a race" with COVID-19 as numbers continue falling
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health is feeling optimistic about the positive trends for COVID-19 in the province over the last couple of weeks.In Tuesday's COVID-19 update, 387 ...
May 25, 2021
Brooks RCMP arrest impaired driver going the wrong way on Trans-Canada Highway
BROOKS, AB - A man faces multiple charges after driving the wrong on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brooks early on the morning of May 24.Brooks RCMP says they received reports around 2 a.m. of a vehic...
May 25, 2021
Prized pitching prospect Alek Manoah set to make first start for Blue Jays vs Yankees
NEW YORK - Top Blue Jays pitching prospect Alek Manoah will make his major-league debut on Wednesday night when he starts for Toronto against the New York Yankees.Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo con...
May 25, 2021
Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers.Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other lif...
May 25, 2021
House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has adopted a Bloc Qubcois motion that says it would be irresponsible to hold a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 327 MPs from all parties voting ...
May 25, 2021
Canada's Taylor Pendrith ready to make jump to the PGA Tour this fall
The long road to the PGA Tour was indeed a lengthy journey for Canada's Taylor Pendrith. He didn't decide on professional golf plans until midway through his four-year run at Kent State University. Pe...
May 25, 2021
B.C. outlines four-step plan to end restrictions; Sept. return to normal
VICTORIA - British Columbia is planning for a return to normal life after Labour Day as part of its four-step COVID-19 reopening plan.The plan started Tuesday with the easing of restrictions that affe...
May 25, 2021
A year later, Krasinski's 'Quiet Place' ready to make noise
NEW YORK (AP) - John Krasinski, whose "A Quiet Place Part II" is one of the biggest studio releases to open exclusively in theaters this year, recently returned to the movies, himself. Krasinski scree...
May 25, 2021
Property tax notices being mailed out this week in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's every property owner's favourite time of the year - tax season!The City of Lethbridge will be mailing out 2021 Property Tax Notices on Wednesday, May 26.If you do not get yours b...
May 25, 2021
Applications being accepted for second half of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge
OTTAWA, ONT- The Government of Canada has announced more possibilities to helping reduce food waste in the country. Food Policy for Canada is accepting new applications for the second half of the $20-...
May 25, 2021