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Southern Alberta’s first winery opens outside of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A vineyard just 20 minutes outside of Lethbridge is anticipated to create a new tourism experience in southern Alberta.Little Gem Winery's grand opening is set for Saturday, July 8, 2...
Jul 7, 2023
Bank of Canada expected to raise rates next week, despite rise in unemployment rate
OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian labour market is showing some signs of softening as the unemployment rate rises and wage growth slows, but with another solid job gain in June, forecasters are still expectin...
Jul 7, 2023
Texas gunman in Walmart shooting sentenced to 90 life sentences but could still face death penalty
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced Friday to 90 consecutive life sentences but could st...
Jul 7, 2023
As Quebec gets wetter because of climate change, risks of landslides increase
MONTREAL - Climate change is likely to increase the frequency of weather events that cause landslides in Quebec, like the one that killed two people a week ago, said a researcher who studies natural r...
Jul 7, 2023
Kansas attorney general sues to prevent transgender people from changing driver's licenses
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Republican attorney general of Kansas sued Friday to block transgender residents from changing their sex on their driver's licenses and to rebuke the Democratic governor for de...
Jul 7, 2023
Nominations open for Taber by-election
TABER, AB - Residents of Taber looking to run for town council now have the opportunity to do so.The Town of Taber has announced the dates for its municipal by-election.Last month, Alf Rudd announced ...
Jul 7, 2023
CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push against visiting Atlanta United
MONTREAL - CF Montreal looks to rekindle its dominance at home as it continues its playoff push Saturday against Atlanta United. Montreal (8-10-2) has established Stade Saputo as one of Major League S...
Jul 7, 2023
Southern Alberta MLAs named to policy committees
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three MLAs from southern Alberta will help to advise the Government of Alberta on policy directions.Premier Danielle Smith has named the provincial ministers and members who will serv...
Jul 7, 2023
'Missed opportunity' for Canada at summit on climate reform of developing world loans
OTTAWA - Foreign-aid and climate advocates say Ottawa needs to do much more to help developing countries brace for climate chaos without going broke, after Canada's uninspiring contribution to a summi...
Jul 7, 2023
Canada's Andreescu posts comeback win over Kalinina at Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated 26th-seeded Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7) Friday in a second-round Wimbledon match that featured major momentum swings. Andreescu looked li...
Jul 7, 2023