Author Archives:
'Jeopardy!' host Trebek says he's resumed chemotherapy
NEW YORK - "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says he's had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again. Trebek told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that afte...
Sep 17, 2019
Gathering of support and reflection at UVic following fatal bus crash
VICTORIA - Students, faculty and staff at the University of Victoria were to gather for an hour of reflection and support Tuesday as they cope with the aftermath of last Friday's bus cr...
Sep 17, 2019
Provincial funding to continue for School Nutrition Program
Some great news for local school districts regarding a program that provides daily nutritious meals for thousands of Alberta students.The provincial government has announced it will continue funding t...
Sep 17, 2019 Aeid Falih and Sidra Smaisem enjoy a spaghetti lunch at Fairview Elementary School, thanks to the Province's School Nutrition Pilot Project. (2017)
Talks set to carry on but no deal yet in UAW strike vs GM
DETROIT - Talks are set to resume Tuesday after a pause overnight, but there was no end to the strike against General Motors. Brian Rothenberg, spokesman for the UAW, said Tuesday "They are talking, t...
Sep 17, 2019
Celebs to read bedtime story to help fight homelessness
LOS ANGELES - Will Smith and Dame Helen Mirren will read a bedtime story during a one-night fundraising event to help fight global homelessness. Smith and Mirren will each tell their story from differ...
Sep 17, 2019
Weinstein attorney: He's a sinner, but not 'a rapist'
NEW YORK - An attorney for Harvey Weinstein said on Tuesday that her client is not without sin - but he's also not "a rapist." Donna Rotunno, speaking on "CBS This Morning," said she feels strongly th...
Sep 17, 2019
RCMP investigating after man shot at CrossIron Mills
AIRDRIE- A man is in hospital and police are looking for a suspect after what's believed to be a targeted shooting at CrossIron Mills shopping centre last night that triggered an evacuation.RCMP say o...
Sep 17, 2019
Children's advocates from across Canada releasing research on youth suicide
WINNIPEG - Children's advocates from across the country are to release research today on youth suicide. The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates is calling on all levels of governme...
Sep 17, 2019
Lacombe County and WCPS announce School Resource Officer partnership
LACOMBE COUNTY- As the school year begins, Lacombe County and Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) have announced a new partnership. This September, Lacombe County assumed the role of School Resource Offi...
Sep 17, 2019 From left: Dave Lahucik, Lacombe County CPO;
Danica Martin, Assistant Superintendent - Inclusive Learning Services; Barb
Reaney, Director of Safe and Caring Schools; Trudy Bratland, Ward 3 Trustee;
Kelly Lowry, Ward 5 Trustee; Pamela Hansen, Board Chair; Brent Buchanan, Ward 5
Trustee; Jayson Lovell, Superintendent; Mark Sproule, Lacombe County Manager of
Community Peace Officer Services.
Renzi splits Italy's Democrats, shaking govt coalition
ROME - Former Italian Premier Matteo Renzi has left the ruling Democratic Party to set up a new centrist force, in a risky move that further weakens the already shaky government forged only two weeks ...
Sep 17, 2019