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Trump takes no responsibility for riot as he heads to Texas
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Tuesday took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters to mar...
Jan 12, 2021
Analysis: Trump abdicating in the job he fought to retain
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's days in office are numbered. But he's already stopped doing much of his job. In the last three weeks, a bomb went off in a major city and the president said nothi...
Jan 12, 2021
Trump says 'tremendous anger' in nation over impeachment
WASHINGTON - With the House set to impeach, President Donald Trump is blaming Democratic congressional foes for "tremendous anger" in the country and last week's deadly attack on the Capitol by his su...
Jan 12, 2021
Rocky post office reopens after employee tests positive for COVID-19
On Thursday, January 7, the Canada Post office in Rocky Mountain House had to temporarily close its doors due to one of its employees testing positive for COVID-19.Valrie Chartrand, Canada Post Media ...
Jan 12, 2021
With Sheldon Adelson's death, Netanyahu loses key supporter
TEL AVIV, Israel - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday mourned the passing of U.S. casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, one of Netanyahu's staunchest American supporters, lauding his effor...
Jan 12, 2021
Colliton agrees to 2-year extension with Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday on the eve of his third season with the team. Colliton is 62-58-17 since he replaced Joel Quenneville in Novemb...
Jan 12, 2021
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire from politics
OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has conducted a small shuffle of his ministers before holing up later in the day for a cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament.The ...
Jan 12, 2021
Lacombe mayor says 2020 a year of adjustment and compromise
The mayor of Lacombe is hoping to see some form of 'normal' gradually return to our lives over the course of 2021.Grant Creasey says 2020 was a year of adjustment and compromise and was tough on every...
Jan 12, 2021
Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus' toll
LONDON - The coronavirus pandemic has forced television hospital shows to confront a key question - could the biggest medical crisis in recent decades be ignored in favour of escapism for viewers? Med...
Jan 12, 2021
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library offering curbside pick-up
While Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is temporarily closed to the public due to public health measures, a new service allows patrons to order materials and pick them up. "Many people are spending more ...
Jan 12, 2021