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Southern Alberta crops faring better than average, report says
A new report shows that, despite parts of southeast Alberta still struggling with moisture, crops are looking good overall.The latest Alberta Crop Report shows the conditions as of July 23.Between all...
Jul 29, 2024
Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into the attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, an official sai...
Jul 29, 2024
Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks, before many women know they're pregnant
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's strict abortion law went into effect Monday, immediately prohibiting most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. Iowa's ...
Jul 29, 2024
In the news today: Work ongoing on wildfires near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Work ongoing on wildfires near B.C.'s Slocan Lake The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six...
Jul 29, 2024
Work continues on six significant wildfires near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six wildfires in British Columbia's Slocan Lake region says changing weather conditions in the area pose a challenge for crews. Jason Lawler, i...
Jul 29, 2024
Massabie leaves swim records in his wake at Canadian Championships
TORONTO - Sebastian Massabie apparently wasn't satisfied with breaking three national records at the Canadian Swimming Championships, so on Sunday he turned to breaking world records. On the second la...
Jul 29, 2024
Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in presidential elections
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in Sunday's presidential vote, which mi...
Jul 29, 2024
CEBL roundup: Alliance win second straight with 80-78 decision over surging Bandits
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alliance are showing signs of life after a mostly bland regular season. And the timing couldn't be better for the hosts of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship W...
Jul 28, 2024
Mitchell helps Tiger-Cats blitz winless Elks 44-28
EDMONTON - Bo Levi Mitchell passed for 316 yards and five touchdowns, including two to Tim White, as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their second game in a row, defeating the hapless Edmonton Elks 44-28 o...
Jul 28, 2024
Beekeepers in Medicine Hat and area say drought and bylaws a challenge
Beekeepers in Cypress County and Medicine Hat say drought and city bylaw misconceptions are major issues facing the industry at a local level despite a time of growth.Bee populations and honey product...
Jul 28, 2024