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Canada loses bid for seat on the United Nations Security Council
OTTAWA - Canada has lost its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.Canada's loss came in the first round of voting today in a secret ballot of 193 member states of the United Nations G...
Jun 17, 2020
Lethbridge County pledging funds for recreational facilities in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - "They're our neighbour as well as a business partner to the Town of Coaldale."Coaldale's CAO Kalen Hastings spoke after officials with Lethbridge County have handed over the first of se...
Jun 17, 2020
Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue
LONDON - The governing body of Oxford University's Oriel College has recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests - though it won...
Jun 17, 2020
ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing
LOS ANGELES - ABC's fall schedule released Wednesday optimistically details its plans, including a new thriller from the creator of "Big Little Lies." But there's a key element missing - the debut dat...
Jun 17, 2020
Fire Department water rescue training ongoing on Old Man River - Video
LETHBRIDGE, AB- It's safe to say the Lethbridge Fire Department (LFD) is prepared for any incidents on the Old Man River.On Wednesday (June 17), LFD's water rescue training course showcased techniques...
Jun 17, 2020
As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn't matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate s...
Jun 17, 2020
AP Source: MLB makes fourth proposal to players' union
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has made a fourth proposal to the players' union aimed at starting the pandemic-delayed season, a person with knowledge of the proposal said Wednesday. The person spok...
Jun 17, 2020
Toronto FC gamer Philip (PhilB94) Balke faces tough road at eMLS Cup
Toronto FC esports gamer Philip (PhilB94) Balke faces a tough road at the rescheduled 2020 eMLS Cup. First up for Balke is 2019 winner Cormac (Doolsta) Dooley of Nashville SC. A win would move Balke o...
Jun 17, 2020
Alberta's Fair Deal report recommends referendum on equalization, replacing RCMP
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A panel that spoke extensively with Albertans over the last year is recommending several major changes to the way the province operates and for its relationship with Ottawa.They held ...
Jun 17, 2020
People have a right to capture footage of police on the job, say legal experts
Legal and privacy experts have a unified message for Canadians leery of facing threats or consequences for filming police interactions with the public - the law is on your side. Canadians have every r...
Jun 17, 2020