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US consumers increase spending a modest 0.4% in May
WASHINGTON - Consumer spending increased 0.4% in May, a modest gain that suggests Americans remain confident enough about the economy's outlook to keep shopping. The Commerce Department said Friday th...
Jun 28, 2019
Justices won't revive Alabama ban on abortion procedure
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court won't revive Alabama's ban on the most commonly used procedure in second-trimester abortions. The measure has been blocked by lower courts. The justices on Friday reject...
Jun 28, 2019
Western Premiers meet in Edmonton
EDMONTON - There were smiles, handshakes and even a joke or two as Canada's western premiers emerged from their day-long meeting in Edmonton.There has been friction between the leaders of late over Br...
Jun 28, 2019 From left to right: John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia; Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon; Robert McLeod, Premier of the Northwest Territories; Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta; Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan; Joe Savikataaq, Premier of Nunavut; Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba.(Photo: Government of Alberta)
France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
PARIS - Schools are dousing kids with water and nursing homes are equipping the elderly with hydration sensors as France and other nations battle a record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. Seve...
Jun 28, 2019
Drayton Valley weekly RCMP report June 20-27
June 209:24 am - Drayton Valley - Carlton East Apartments - Complainant reporting a break and enter to their apartment sometime overnight. WiFi router taken. 3:30 pm - Drayton Valley - 55A Street - Co...
Jun 28, 2019
Sisterhood formed through rainbow babies
A new sisterhood of sorts has formed following a photo shoot this spring that brought together local women who have miscarried, but are now expecting a 'Rainbow Baby.'Local newborn photographer Paige ...
Jun 28, 2019
Drive safe and sober this Canada Day long weekend
EDMONTON- The Government of Alberta is joining many traffic safety advocates and emergency response organizations in recognizing Impaired Driving Awareness Month during July. Driving while impaired by...
Jun 28, 2019
Nominations open for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
EDMONTON- Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community."Alberta's 1,600,000 volunteers are the heartbeat behind the rec...
Jun 28, 2019
Eric Trump says he was spit on at Chicago cocktail lounge
CHICAGO - President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump said the U.S. Secret Service took an employee of a Chicago cocktail lounge into custody after she spit on him. Eric Trump told Breitbart News in a tel...
Jun 28, 2019
Desert Ride looking to end Sam-Son Farm's drought in Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Steve Bahen and Desert Ride face a formidable challenge in returning Sam-Son Farm to the winner's circle at the $1-million Queen's Plate. The Woodbine Oaks champion will be the lone fil...
Jun 28, 2019