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14 new COVID cases in South Zone including 10 in Lethbridge
EDMONTON, AB. - Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.277 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing th...
Feb 17, 2021

Canada and U.S. renew women's soccer rivalry at SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
History and the world rankings are on his side when it comes to playing Canada. But U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski wasn't providing any bulletin-board material ahead of Thursday's game between the North...
Feb 17, 2021

New Toronto FC coach Chris Armas exudes enthusiasm after first training session
TORONTO - Intensity and energy were the buzzwords Wednesday as the Chris Armas era kicked off at Toronto FC.The club is the first in Major League Soccer to open training camp, given a little extra tim...
Feb 17, 2021

Rush Limbaugh, radio king and architect of right wing, dies
Rush Limbaugh called himself a truth detector, doctor of democracy, lover of mankind, all-around good guy and harmless fuzz ball, titles his legions of followers embraced as he boomed from their radio...
Feb 17, 2021

Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - A defence lawyer is asking a jury to give a man accused of killing a woman found dead in his hotel room bathtub the benefit of the doubt. Bradley Barton is on trial for manslaughter in the ...
Feb 17, 2021

Senate poised for final vote on amended assisted-dying bill after days of debate
OTTAWA - Senators are wrapping up final debate on a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying.They will vote on the bill, as amended by senators, later today.Senators have already approved ...
Feb 17, 2021

$120 million in grants announced for Alberta small businesses
EDMONTON, AB- Alberta will be providing $120 million in extra financial help to small businesses impacted by the pandemic and public health restrictions.Premier Jason Kenney announced this grant will ...
Feb 17, 2021

Canadian rookie Edwards shining in a bizarre UConn season unlike any other
Aaliyah Edwards splits her days between the gym and her apartment. The 18-year-old Canadian is one of six freshmen on a No. 1-ranked University of Connecticut women's basketball team that's seen littl...
Feb 17, 2021

Olymel plant closure creates major issues for hog farmers
RED DEER, AB. -- The closure of one of the largest hog slaughter facilities in the country due to a major COVID-19 outbreak is causing headaches for many producers in Western Canada. The outbreak link...
Feb 17, 2021

Nikka Yuko Winter Light Festival sets new attendance records
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Despite the ongoing pandemic and everchanging COVID restrictions, the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden welcomed nearly 20,000 guests this winter. For the Winter Light Festival at the garden,...
Feb 17, 2021