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Supreme Court wrestles with Georgia college free speech case
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Tuesday wrestled with whether to revive a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian lit...
Jan 12, 2021
US shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise
WASHINGTON - Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots. The move came af...
Jan 12, 2021
Drayton Valley proud of accomplishments during a challenging 2020
Despite a challenging 2020, the Town of Drayton Valley says there was still a lot to celebrate, with a long list of accomplishments for the year.The town undertook a number of capital projects through...
Jan 12, 2021
Regulator investigating Canadian nurses who spoke at anti-lockdown rally in D.C.
TORONTO - Two Canadian nurses who spoke at an anti-lockdown rally in Washington, D.C., on the day of the deadly storming of the Capitol are under investigation by their regulatory body. One of them, w...
Jan 12, 2021
COVID restrictions delay court proceedings for Sylvan Lake man charged in wife's death
The inability to transport Alberta's prison inmates due to COVID-19 restrictions has led to the postponement of a Sylvan Lake man's sentencing in the death of his wife.Satnam Singh Sandhu, 42, was exp...
Jan 12, 2021
Glen Carritt resigns from Innisfail town council
A member of Innisfail town council announced his sudden resignation Monday night. Glen Carritt resigned shortly into council's first meeting of 2021 following a discussion relating to his promotion on...
Jan 12, 2021
Nominations open for Alberta Order of Excellence
Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence.Up to 10 individuals will be inducted into the Order this year in rec...
Jan 12, 2021
Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors
LOS ANGELES - Spike Lee's daughter and son have been chosen as the Golden Globe ambassadors to assist with the awards ceremony. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Tuesday morning that S...
Jan 12, 2021
Tide coach says Canadian Metchie III played final half of season with ankle aliment
Canadian John Metchie III had to overcome more than just the Ohio State Buckeyes defence on Monday night. Metchie III had eight catches for 81 yards in top-ranked Alabama's 52-24 win over Ohio State i...
Jan 12, 2021
Third lawmaker in lockdown tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON - A third Democratic member of the House who was forced to go into lockdown during last week's violent siege at the U.S. Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill...
Jan 12, 2021