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'We were able to power through': Bettman reflects on NHL shutdown a year later
Gary Bettman had just returned home when he got a call telling him to turn on his TV. The NBA had a player test positive for COVID-19 minutes before the start of a game - inside an arena packed with f...
Mar 11, 2021
Alberta’s crop commissions' 2021 Blue Book now available
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The growing season is around the corner and the favourite resource for every farmer and agronomist's is ready for distribution, namely, Alberta's 2021 Crop Protection Guide, otherwi...
Mar 11, 2021
B.C. says it can speed up COVID-19 vaccine roll out for elderly after slow start
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer is allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people. Dr. Bonnie Henry says restrictions on indoor gatherings and rules for restaurants, bars, reta...
Mar 11, 2021
Charges dismissed in $500K fraud case in Taber
TABER, AB - A Taber man saw all charges against him dropped this month.Scott Blanchard, 50, was charged with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.The allegation was that, while he was the manager o...
Mar 11, 2021
Northwest Territories to bump minimum wage to $15.20 starting in September
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says it will increase its minimum wage to $15.20 an hour starting Sept. 1. The territory's minimum wage is currently $13.46 an hour and hasn't increased since 2...
Mar 11, 2021
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tanner Roark lead Blue Jays to win over Tigers
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and starter Tanner Roark pitched three scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 in pre-season...
Mar 11, 2021
Bloc Québécois MPs join Liberals to cut off debate on assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA - With the support of the Bloc Qubcois, the minority Liberal government has moved to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying is put to a final vote in the House of Commons...
Mar 11, 2021
Crowsnest Pass Council opposed to provincial policing idea
CROWSNEST PASS, AB- A letter addressed to Alberta Justice Minister Kayce Madu states that the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is against the idea of making a province-wide police force."Municipalities ...
Mar 11, 2021
Light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov one of three Canadians on weekend UFC card
After recording a highlight-reel finish last time out, Canadian light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov has had to wait 18 months to step back into the UFC spotlight. Injuries and the pandemic delayed his pr...
Mar 11, 2021
Southland Transportation operating school buses in Lethbridge Mar. 15
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Starting next week, your children will be using a different bussing provider to get to school.On Monday, March 15, all school bus services for the Lethbridge School Division and Holy ...
Mar 11, 2021