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Ruling should spur federal action to protect at-risk migratory bird habitat: ENGOs
Environmental groups say a recent court decision must spur quick action from the federal government to better protect critical migratory bird habitat from old-growth logging and other destruction. A F...
Feb 06, 2024
Biden blames Trump, tells Congress to 'show some spine' as border security-Ukraine aid faces defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged that a bill to provide security funding for Ukraine and for the U.S. border with Mexico is stalled in Congress. The Democratic president b...
Feb 06, 2024
Shannon Phillips to co-chair Kathleen Ganley's NDP leadership campaign
The MLA for Lethbridge-West is not seeking to become the new leader of the Alberta NDP, but will play a role in the leadership race.The assistant for Shannon Phillips confirmed to LNN that Phillips, a...
Feb 06, 2024
Jury reaches a verdict in the manslaughter trial of the Michigan school shooter’s mother
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A jury in Michigan reached a verdict Tuesday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a school shooter's mother in the deaths of four students in 2021. The jury began deliberatio...
Feb 06, 2024
Canadian Brady Oliveira agrees to terms to remain with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira is sticking with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 2023 CFL rushing leader agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Win...
Feb 06, 2024
Red Deer launch of Fraud Prevention Month March 5
March 2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada.The Red Deer launch of Fraud Prevention Month happens March 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the downtown branch of th...
Feb 06, 2024
Los Angeles records more than 300 mudslides during storm that has drenched Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that crews had responded to 307 mudslides and that five buildings had been deemed uninhabitable since an atmospheric river-fueled...
Feb 06, 2024
Qatari prime minister says Hamas had 'generally positive' response to Gaza cease-fire proposal
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Qatar's prime minister says Hamas' reaction to the latest Gaza cease-fire plan has been "generally positive." Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani shared his assessment Tuesday ...
Feb 06, 2024
CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez
MONTREAL - CF Montral's offensive rebuild continues with the addition of Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez. The Major League Soccer club announced it has signed the prolific goal scorer to a one-year ...
Feb 06, 2024
Province's top "cubers" competing in Red Deer
The Battle of Alberta Speedcubing competition will be held at Red Deer Polytechnic on Saturday Feb. 10, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Cenovus Energy Learning Common. Organizers say this unique event wi...
Feb 06, 2024