Author Archives: Brian Konrad
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
Alberta proposes $125 million for new Drought and Flood Protection Program
The Government of Alberta has announced a new program to mitigate and respond to droughts and floods. If the 2024 provincial budget passes, it would allocate $125 million to the Drought and Flood Prot...
Mar 04, 2024
Near record warmth in Toronto as snowfall and extreme cold affect parts of Prairies
Toronto is set to see near-record high temperatures today while heavy snow and extreme cold affect large parts of the Prairies. Environment Canada says temperatures are set to reach the double digits ...
Mar 04, 2024
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol r...
Mar 04, 2024
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate
REGINA - Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget. Without the funds, the Saskatoon resident, who is on disability a...
Mar 04, 2024
Medicine Hat political observer watching possible introduction of party politics at the civic level
Alberta municipalities and political observers will be watching the spring sitting of the legislature, for possible legislation opening the door to establishing political parties for civic elections. ...
Mar 01, 2024
Medicine Hat man facing multiple charges after shooting victim appears at hospital E-R
The appearance of a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the emergency room of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital last Sunday, triggered an investigation that has resulted in charges against a city m...
Mar 01, 2024
Medicine Hat and area bracing for winter blast
That March lion is poised to pounce. A special weather statement from Environment Canada says southeastern Alberta can expect heavy snow this weekend. It will begin late tonight and intensify through ...
Mar 01, 2024