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Noon Interview: Jennifer Paterson Dec. 20
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Food is a big part of the holiday season for many and the options are plenty between the turkey, the candy, the baking and so much more. Registered dietitian Jennifer Paterson of Se...
Dec 20, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit DC on Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to three AP sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia's invas...
Dec 20, 2022
Alberta government to suspend provincial fuel tax Jan. 1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Drivers can expect some relief at the pumps in the new year.Effective Jan. 1, the Government of Alberta will fully suspend the provincial fuel tax for a period of six months.Alberta F...
Dec 20, 2022
Province announces further support for Alberta Broadband Fund
The Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) is now accepting applications for its first funding stream.Provincial officials say Alberta's government remains committed to connecting households and communities wit...
Dec 20, 2022
Case manager who talked assisted dying with veterans no longer employed
OTTAWA - A Veterans Affairs employee who spoke to former Armed Forces members about accessing medical assistance in dying is no longer with the department, although the federal government would not sa...
Dec 20, 2022
California judge rejects new murder trial for Scott Peterson
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) - A California judge on Tuesday rejected a new murder trial for Scott Peterson, nearly 20 years after he was charged with dumping the bodies of his pregnant wife, Laci, and t...
Dec 20, 2022
Staff redeployed to deal with surge of patients at Edmonton children's hospital
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services says it's redeploying staff as the volume of sick children at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton continues to rise.Carina Majaesic, medical director at the...
Dec 20, 2022
Documents appearing to come from government sent to Muslim charity were forged: RCMP
OTTAWA - The RCMP is confirming that documents sent to the Muslim Association of Canada that appeared to be internal records of the Canada Revenue Agency and the Mounties are forgeries. The Globe and ...
Dec 20, 2022
Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi victorious at Masters Tournament
JERUSALEM - Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the under-57-kilogram event Tuesday at the Masters Tournament. Deguchi's final match against Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Sarah Lon...
Dec 20, 2022
Ismael Kone, Simi Awujo named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
Midfielders Ismael Kone and Simi Awujo have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year. The two were honoured for their performances in Canada Soccer's national teams program, with both making...
Dec 20, 2022