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Canada formally initiates challenge of 'unfair' U.S. duties on softwood lumber
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada is formally initiating a challenge of "unwarranted and unfair" U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber. The Canadian government filed notice o...
Aug 29, 2022
Medicine Hat Transit introducing electronic fare system, reloadable passes
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There will be a new way to pay when boarding the bus come this fall. Medicine Hat transit will be introducing a new electronic fare collection system which allows contactless paymen...
Aug 29, 2022
Alberta announces funding for palliative care
The Alberta government has announced nearly $12 million in funding to increase access to palliative care, expand training and boost research on end-of-life care.The funding will go towards 25 projects...
Aug 29, 2022
Dawn Walker to remain in jail until bail hearing on Friday
A 48-year-old woman charged with abduction and public mischief in Saskatoon will have a bail hearing on Friday.Dawn Walker disappeared from Saskatoon on July 24 with a minor. The two were found on Aug...
Aug 29, 2022
'A selfless gift': Redcliff family makes courageous decision to donate son's organs
REDCLIFF, AB - Beau Walter can easily be described as a man with a big heart who gave even bigger hugs. Always known for having a smile on his face, those closest to Beau say he was a selfless person....
Aug 29, 2022
'Their priorities are our priorities': new Redcliff RCMP commander wants to improve community engagement
REDCLIFF, AB - In January, Sgt. Michael Courty was named the acting detachment commander of the Redcliff RCMP. About a month ago the "acting" tag was removed and Courty was formally promoted to staff ...
Aug 29, 2022
Noon Interview: Glen Motz Aug. 29
MEDICINE HAT, AB - No matter where Glen Motz went this summer the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race was top of mind.The MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner says he hears from his constituen...
Aug 29, 2022
Canada's Jessie Eldridge earns her world hockey championship chance
HERNING, Denmark - Jessie Eldridge's journey to wearing the Maple Leaf at her first women's world hockey championship took a few twists and turns. The detours the COVID-19 pandemic imposed on her spor...
Aug 29, 2022
2022 Taber Cornfest 'one of the best attended, says organizer
TABER, AB - A main organizer of this year's Taber Cornfest is thrilled with how everything went at the 2022 festival.Held from Aug. 25-27, co-chair Rick Popadynetz says people from across the province...
Aug 29, 2022
Police: Heroic Safeway employee confronted gunman in store
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An employee who was killed in a shooting at a Safeway supermarket in Bend, Oregon, attacked the gunman in the produce section and tried to disarm him, likely preventing more deat...
Aug 29, 2022