Author Archives: Brian Konrad
Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club swimmers break club records, set sights on Westerns
Being a part of the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club is hard work. The swimmers practice eight days in water plus two days of dryland training each week. "Balancing school and swimming can be tough and a l...
Mar 14, 2024
Medicine Hat immigrant kids learn how to skate at Redcliff arena
There is something very Canadian about learning how to skate. A pair of groups in Medicine Hat have partnered to offer kids who have immigrated here this opportunity. Saamis Immigration and Ever Activ...
Mar 14, 2024
Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced
Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could dis...
Mar 11, 2024
Brad Gushue wins 2024 Canadian men's curling championship
REGINA - Brad Gushue defended his Canadian men's curling championship with a 9-5 win over Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen on Sunday night. Gushue is the only man to skip teams to six Brier victories. Gushu...
Mar 10, 2024
Garage lost to fire in Dunmore
An investigation is underway after a detached garage was destroyed by fire in Dunmore overnight. City fire crews assisted county firefighters in the call which came in at 2:30 this morning. They were ...
Mar 08, 2024
Two adults, four children found dead in Ottawa-area home, police say
Ottawa police are investigating the deaths of six people including four children and two adults found in a home in the city's Barrhaven area. Police said Thursday one person has been arrested and ther...
Mar 07, 2024
February precipitation seen as promising shift in recent moisture patterns
February is usually the driest month of the year, but with above average moisture across much of southwestern Alberta last month, forecasters with Alberta agriculture say that marks a promising shift ...
Mar 06, 2024
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at five per cent, says too early to cut
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, arguing it is still too soon to start lowering rates. The central bank says inflation has continued to ease ...
Mar 06, 2024
Federal government plans to consult widely before any changes to Emergencies Act
OTTAWA - The federal government is open to changing the Emergencies Act but says it first wants to consult widely on the law it invoked to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests two years ago. In its respons...
Mar 06, 2024
Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
NEW YORK (AP) - Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving D...
Mar 06, 2024