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Canada-U.S. ties getting 'constant gardening' to protect supply lines: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Canada's deputy prime minister says the country's relationship with the United States is getting "constant gardening" as the federal government works to keep supply lines open despite the...
Apr 08, 2020
Canadian junior star Lafreniere tops North America in final NHL draft rankings
NEW YORK - Alexis Lafreniere remained the top North American skater as the NHL released its final rankings for the 2020 draft Wednesday. Lafreniere, a left-wing with the Rimouski Oceanic, was leading ...
Apr 08, 2020
Citizen tip leads to arrest, drugs and weapons seizure
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have charged a man following a $136,000 drug seizure.On April 7, at around 8:00 a.m., a city resident reported a suspicious vehicle along the 1400 block of 14 Str...
Apr 08, 2020 Items seized by police (Photo provided by Lethbridge Police Service)
Alberta premier to release details on post-COVID economic recovery plan
CALGARY - Albertans are expecting to receive more details today on the government's plan to recharge the economy once COVID-19 is under control in the province. Premier Jason...
Apr 08, 2020
Taber man charged after licking products in store as part of 'COVID Challenge'
TABER, Alta. - A man from southern Alberta has been charged with mischief after police say he participated in an online prank related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Police in Taber say the man allegedly tam...
Apr 08, 2020
Germany rugby sevens project on hold for former Canada coach Damian McGrath
After leading Samoa and Canada to rare tournament wins on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, coach Damian McGrath now faces the challenge of getting Germany's part-time players promoted to the top-ti...
Apr 08, 2020
First troops return from Ukraine, in quarantine at Ontario military base
OTTAWA - More than 100 Canadian soldiers have returned home from Ukraine and are in quarantine at an Ontario military base for the next two weeks to ensure they do not have COVID-19. The troops arrive...
Apr 08, 2020
Economic Recovery Task Force on how Lethbridge can rebound from COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While the COVID-19 pandemic has, and will likely continue to impact Lethbridge's economy for some time, there is hope.Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge, present...
Apr 08, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge in March 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)
Hockey equipment manufacturer CCM and its players donate half a million masks
MONTREAL - CCM has joined the list of hockey equipment manufacturers contributing supplies to front-line health care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Montreal company and its player end...
Apr 08, 2020
Wall Street climbs as volatility keeps squeezing markets
NEW YORK - Stocks are climbing again on Wall Street Wednesday. Maybe this time it will last. The S&P 500 was up more than 2% in midday trading, a day after an even bigger gain suddenly vanished in...
Apr 08, 2020