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Man who made multiple bomb threats to Taber sentenced to five years
TABER, AB - A man from Illinois was sentenced to five years in prison, one year of mandatory supervised release, and will have to pay a $3,000 fine.According to KFVS12 News in Murphysboro, Illinois, J...
Nov 25, 2019 Justin R. Bagley. (Supplied by KFVS12 News)
Victory for trousers: Winnipeg's Grey Cup win means fan can wear pants again
CALGARY - One of the first things Blue Bombers fan Chris Matthew will need to do after he finishes celebrating Winnipeg's Grey Cup win is shop for trousers. Matthew promised his friends in N...
Nov 25, 2019
St. FX to review Mulroney plaque after complaint it's offensive to tradespeople
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - The president of St. Francis Xavier University has apologized to those offended by a plaque in the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government that includes a quote f...
Nov 25, 2019
Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid, Brock Nelson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand had three goals and f...
Nov 25, 2019
New environmentally friendly "Vodkow" now available in Alberta
ALMONTE, ON - A new vodka is on shelves across Alberta and it's promoting an environmentally friendly way to make alcohol.It's called Vodkow and comes from Dairy Distillery in the community of Almonte...
Nov 25, 2019 Dairy Distillery Founder/CEO Omid McDonald (Photo: Mark Holleron)
Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewel sets from Dresden museum
BERLIN - Thieves broke into Dresden's Green Vault, one of the world's oldest museums, early Monday morning, making off with three "priceless" sets of 18th century jewelry that German officials said wo...
Nov 25, 2019
Israel’s attorney general: Netanyahu not required to resign
JERUSALEM - Israel's attorney general said Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not required to leave office following his indictment on corruption charges, giving a small boost to the emb...
Nov 25, 2019
Leafs forward Kerfoot suspended two games for hit on Avs defenceman Johnson
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot has been suspended two games by the NHL for an illegal hit on Colorado Avalanche defenceman Erik Johnson. Kerfoot cross-checked Johnson from be...
Nov 25, 2019
Association calls for dedicated program to fund twinning of Highway 3 in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta did not include any funding for Highway 3 twinning in last month's budget, but the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association wants to ensure this does not h...
Nov 25, 2019 Highway 3 in the Crowsnest Pass. (Lethbridge News Now)
Mourinho wins first game at Spurs, Liverpool leaves it late
Tottenham's decision to switch managers reaped instant rewards as Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start in his highly anticipated fourth coaching stint in the English Premier League. How long befor...
Nov 25, 2019