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Alberta independence ideas would increase costs: Calgary mayor
CALGARY - Ideas that could give Alberta more independence from the federal government are getting a tepid reception from one of the province's big-city mayors and a chamber of commerce boss....
Nov 15, 2019
One year later most oil-and-gas bailout money has moved, federal government says
OTTAWA - Canada's $1.6-billion bailout package for Alberta's battered oil industry is well underway but with little transparency about who is getting the money and for what. Almost $1 billion of ...
Nov 15, 2019
Toronto FC says it is moving quickly to keep captain Michael Bradley in-house
TORONTO - After a season of silence on Michael Bradley's contract, Toronto FC is looking to move fast to ensure its influential captain stays put. Both Bradley and the Toronto front office refuse...
Nov 15, 2019
First hospice space comes to Rocky Mountain House
Rocky Mountain House and area residents needing end-of-life support now have another care option. The town's first hospice suite has been created at Good Samaritan Clearwater Centre, as part of an agr...
Nov 15, 2019 (Photo: AHS)
Funding announced for school construction, upgrades to Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Courthouse
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its 2019-2020 capital plan, which makes a few investments into Lethbridge.LNN is in the process of reaching out to each of the impacted organiza...
Nov 15, 2019 The High Level Bridge in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Innisfail man arrested following standoff on Wednesday
chatAn Innisfail man has been charged following an incident on Wednesday that involved a standoff with police. While doing targeted patrols, Innisfail Mounties observed a van that was confirmed stolen...
Nov 15, 2019 (Photo: Innisfail RCMP)
Canadian men will play Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Victoria
The Canadian men's basketball team will play its Olympic qualifying tournament in Victoria, B.C., in June. Canada must win the six-team tournament, June 23-28, to earn a berth for Tokyo.&nbs...
Nov 15, 2019
Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND - Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and post-season by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason...
Nov 15, 2019
Officials looking for motive in California school shooting
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Investigators worked to figure out why a boy known as a "regular kid" opened fire outside a Southern California high school on his 16th birthday, killing two students and wound...
Nov 15, 2019
Ousted ambassador felt threat; Trump assails her anew
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch provided chilling detail in Trump impeachment hearings Friday of the threat she felt upon suddenly being ousted from her post and learning...
Nov 15, 2019