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Canadian among six dead in mid-air float plane crash in Alaska
VANCOUVER - Six people are now confirmed dead in the midair crash of two sightseeing floatplanes in Alaska, including one Canadian, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Tuesday. The U.S. agency released the...
May 16, 2019
Cheap Trick, Sara Gilbert part of gala honouring Linda Perry
NEW YORK - A benefit gala honouring Linda Perry will include a performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick and appearances from Oscar-nominated actress Juliette Lewis and Perry's wife, Sar...
May 16, 2019
City of Lacombe approves 2019 tax rate
LACOMBE- Council approved the annual property tax bylaw this week."Council is pleased to be able to continue delivering essential services and programs that protect and enhance the quality of life for...
May 16, 2019
Consumers could be collateral damage if US expands tariffs
WASHINGTON - For many Americans, President Donald Trump's trade war may soon get very real. His administration is preparing to extend 25% tariffs to practically all Chinese imports not already hit wit...
May 16, 2019
Rolling Stones North American tour to start in Chicago
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are ready to get back on the road after postponing their North American tour because Mick Jagger needed medical treatment . The rockers announced Thursday the No Filter t...
May 16, 2019
Philippines recalling ambassador and consuls in Canada over trash shipments
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is recalling its ambassador and consuls in Canada over Ottawa's failure to comply with a deadline to take back truckloads of garbage that Filipino officials say w...
May 16, 2019
Canada introducing digital charter to combat hate speech, misinformation
PARIS - The federal government says it will launch a new digital charter that will dictate how the country will combat hate speech, misinformation and online electoral interference in Canada...
May 16, 2019
DJ Khaled releasing collaboration with Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES - DJ Khaled is releasing a single with Nipsey Hussle that was filmed days before Hussle was shot to death in Los Angeles. Khaled announced on Twitter on Wednesday that all proceeds from "H...
May 16, 2019
Prince Harry accepts apology for intrusive images
LONDON - Prince Harry settled privacy and data protection claims Thursday against a news agency that hovered over his home in a helicopter and took photos directly into his living room and bedroom. Ha...
May 16, 2019
Penhold home badly damaged by fire
PENHOLD- Fire Crews responded to a house fire yesterday afternoon on Johnson Close.Crews arrived shortly after noon and found heavy smoke coming from the chimney and the basement windows. A team of fi...
May 16, 2019