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Feds charge Volkswagen with violating environment law for faking emissions tests
OTTAWA - German auto giant Volkswagen appears ready to strike a plea deal with Canada after being charged Monday for allegedly importing cars into this country that company executives knew violated em...
Dec 09, 2019
Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade...
Dec 09, 2019
Local outdoors outfitters announces closure
Medicine Hat, AB - Since opening their doors, Valhalla Pure Outfitters has been a favourite for locals looking for camping gear or a pair of new hiking boots.Despite that, the outdoor clothing and gea...
Dec 09, 2019 Valhalla Pure Outfitters (Photo by Colton Mckee)
Provincial grant funding to support safe and respectful learning in Alberta schools
The provincial government is taking steps to educate school employees across Alberta on their responsibilities to ensure students are safe from abusive situations.Education Minister Adriana LaGrange w...
Dec 09, 2019 Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange (left) and Respect Group Inc. Co-Founder Sheldon Kennedy (right) speak with students at Eastview Middle School in Red Deer on Monday.
Tennis star Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year
TORONTO - Tennis star Bianca Andreescu has won the 2019 Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year. She is the first tennis player to win the award. The winner of the Toronto Star award is selec...
Dec 09, 2019 Bianca Andreescu - Canadian Press File Photo
Kenney in Ottawa in search of fair deal from federal government
OTTAWA, ON. - Premier Jason Kenney says there cannot be a strong Canada without a strong Alberta, and it is time for the federal government to act.The premier spoke to the Canadian Club of Ottawa Mond...
Dec 09, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney addressed the Canadian Club of Ottawa on Monday - Government of Alberta YouTube stream
Wanner's official portrait unveiled in legislature
EDMONTON, AB - Medicine Hat's MLA Bob Wanner was officially enshrined in the provincial legislature Monday morning.An official portrait of the former Speaker of the Legislature was unveiled at the leg...
Dec 09, 2019 Former Speaker of the Legislature Bob Wanner speaks after his official portrait is unveiled in the Alberta legislature on Monday - Photo by Alex McCuaig
Man accused in New Year's Eve homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter
*Warning: Some details in this story may be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised.*MEDICINE HAT, AB - A man charged with second-degree murder in connection with a 2016 homicide has pleaded ...
Dec 09, 2019 Court of Queen's Bench - CHAT News file photo
Facebook argument leads to Blackfalds school dance being cancelled
A heated Facebook argument led to a family event at a Blackfalds school being cancelled over safety concerns.Wolf Creek Public Schools Supt. Jayson Lovell explained the decision to cancel Thursday's I...
Dec 09, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Charges laid in stabbing of 16-year-old in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Five people have been charged following a stabbing in Lethbridge last week.On Thursday, December 5 at around 11:30 p.m., police say a resident heard "a commotion" in the alley along t...
Dec 09, 2019