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Tax increase on alcohol to start in April
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Just about everything costs more these days, and in a few months you can add liquor to the list.Buying a case of beer or your favorite bottle of wine will be more expensive as a 6.3...
Feb 08, 2023
Devastation in Turkey echoes past quakes and offers B.C. lessons: profs
VANCOUVER - The earthquake that ravaged Turkey and Syria this week offers both lessons and warnings for people in British Columbia as images emerge of the human devastation and costly damage, Canadian...
Feb 08, 2023
Dajome scores twice as Vancouver Whitecaps blank Toronto FC 3-0 in pre-season play
INDIO, Calif. - Cristian Dajome scored twice in the second half to help the Vancouver Whitecaps blank Toronto FC 3-0 in pre-season play Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Dajome scored in...
Feb 08, 2023
Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized
MONTREAL - Quebec is reporting a tripling of the number of organ donors in the last five years, including a major jump last year in donations through medical aid in dying. Transplant Qubec says it rec...
Feb 08, 2023
COVID-19 cases in South Zone down by almost 30 per cent
COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases are down in the province and zone over the last week. The province released the updated numbers on Wednesday.As of Feb. 6, there are 683 Albertans currently hos...
Feb 08, 2023
Praxis cutting science programs, citing lack of funds
MEDICINE HAT, AB - An organization that has been inspiring young minds in southeastern Alberta for more than 30 years is being forced to make cuts.Senior scientific consultant Patty Rooks says Praxis ...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe is one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 28...
Feb 08, 2023
Whooping cough outbreak worsening in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services is asking the public to be careful as the number of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in southern Alberta continues to grow.An outbreak was declared on Jan. ...
Feb 08, 2023
Lethbridge man sentenced to 12 years in connection to sexual assaults
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 36-year-old Lethbridge man has learned his fate after being convicted of committing a series of sexual assaults.In Lethbridge Provincial Court on Monday, February 6, 2023, Sohil Bin...
Feb 08, 2023
After a week of uncertainty, Selena Njegovan confirms she'll be on site at Scotties
After almost a week of uncertainty about event accessibility due to her pregnancy leave, Team Lawes vice Selena Njegovan has confirmed she plans to attend the Canadian women's curling championship. Bo...
Feb 08, 2023