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Canada heading for flu season in the middle of fourth wave of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor warns the country could be heading for its first typical flu season since the pandemic began, even as health systems are still battling the fourth wave of COVID-19. Last y...
Oct 15, 2021
Capitol Police officer indicted for obstruction after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter's involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrectio...
Oct 15, 2021
DOJ will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court its attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September. The move by the Ju...
Oct 15, 2021
Recount in the Toronto riding stopped, as Liberals are confirmed as victors
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says a ballot recount in the federal Toronto riding of Davenport has been halted, with the Liberals confirmed as winners. The New Democrats asked that votes be recounted afte...
Oct 15, 2021
Westerner Dairy Showcase on through Saturday
The Westerner Dairy Showcase is ongoing through Saturday, Oct. 16.Started in 1954, the event attracts exhibitors from across the western provinces with more than 150 cattle showing annually.Highlights...
Oct 15, 2021
Alberta Ombudsman closes complaint against County of Stettler
An Alberta Ombudsman investigation into a complaint made against the County of Stettler this summer has found no evidence of wrong doing.On Friday, Oct. 8, County officials say an investigator for the...
Oct 15, 2021
Shortage of rig workers could slow Canadian oilpatch recovery
CALGARY, AB. - Canadian energy contractors are facing a shortage of rig workers that could slow oilpatch recovery.Oil and gas companies are ramping up production to meet global energy demand as COVID-...
Oct 15, 2021
Investigation underway into cause of Ponoka plane crash
RCMP and Transport Canada are looking into the cause of a plane crash near Ponoka Thursday.On Oct. 14, at 3:28 p.m., Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a plane crash at the Ponoka Airport. Upon arriv...
Oct 15, 2021
Russia says it pushed US destroyer from area near its waters
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's Defense Ministry said a Russian warship on Friday prevented a U.S. Navy destroyer from what it described as an attempt to intrude into Russia's territorial waters in the Sea of ...
Oct 15, 2021
Attorney: Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The gunman who killed 14 students and three staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school will plead guilty to their murders, his attorneys said Friday, bringing some ...
Oct 15, 2021