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University of Winnipeg seeking Indigenous artist to create podium
WINNIPEG - The University of Winnipeg has put out a call for an Indigenous artist to create a podium for special events such as convocation. The university has $15,000 to spend on a piece that reflect...
Jul 19, 2018
Singh says probe has found MP Christine Moore did not behave inappropriately
MONTREAL - NDP MP Christine Moore is being welcomed back into caucus after an investigator’s report absolved her of any wrongdoing amid allegations she sexually harassed a former soldier. “...
Jul 19, 2018
Heat pushes Alberta to summer peak power record
This week's scorching heat pushed electrical demand to a new summer record in Alberta. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) said the province set a new summer peak record of 11,099 MW Tuesday, ...
Jul 19, 2018
Selfies snapped on stolen cellphone used to ID thief
SHREVEPORT, La. - A robbery suspect used a stolen cellphone to snap a selfie and, in the process, gave authorities his identity. That’s according to police in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Shrevepo...
Jul 19, 2018
N.L. city recommends lemon to offset 'pondy' taste and aroma in water supply
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - The City of St. John’s, N.L., is advising residents to season their tap water with “lemon or other citrus fruits” to offset a funky, but harmless taste perme...
Jul 19, 2018
Clearwater County releases details for Economic Development Strategy
The findings from Clearwater County's economic development survey have been released. County administration has sought public input for the past four months as they work to create an Economic Developm...
Jul 19, 2018
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard through to quarterfinals at Swiss Open
GSTAAD, Switzerland - A resilient Eugenie Bouchard converted on her seventh match-point opportunity in a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (7) win over eighth-seed Viktorija Golubic in second-round action Thursday at the ...
Jul 19, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief July 12-19
PERSON LOSES $2,000 IN CRA SCAM, MAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY Drayton Valley RCMP say on July 12 at 12:13 p.m. on 43A Street a complainant reported receiving a call from...
Jul 19, 2018
Quebec authorities bust ring that targeted black bears for their gallbladders
SAGUENAY, Que. - Quebec authorities say they have cracked down on a poaching ring that allegedly killed black bears for their gallbladders and shipped the organs primarily to Asia. Jasmin Larouche, th...
Jul 19, 2018
Rocky Town Council begins to amend bylaws to incorporate cannabis
The Town of Rocky Mountain House passed the first reading to amend the current land use bylaw to incorporate rules around cannabis. The amendments include definitions related to cannabis sales and pro...
Jul 19, 2018