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Alberta's last Progressive Conservative calls it quits
EDMONTON – The last remaining Progressive Conservative politician in the Alberta legislature is calling it quits. Richard Starke says he will not be running in the spring election. The two-term ...
Nov 29, 2018
Cohen confesses to lying about Trump Tower Moscow deal
WASHINGTON - The surprise plea agreement with President Donald Trump’s former lawyer made clear that prosecutors believe Michael Cohen was continuing to pursue the Trump Tower Moscow project wee...
Nov 29, 2018
US pending home sales fell 2.6 per cent in October
WASHINGTON - Fewer people signed contracts in October to purchase homes, as higher mortgage rates have worsened the affordability and dampened enthusiasm among would-be buyers. The National Associatio...
Nov 29, 2018
Fort Macleod Mountie charged with assault
FORT MACLEOD- An RCMP officer in southern Alberta has been charged with assault following a police investigation. Police say a constable from the Fort Macleod detachment responded to a 911 call made f...
Nov 29, 2018
Edmonton police investigate pedestrian fatality
EDMONTON – Police are looking for a driver who failed to remain at the scene after a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and two cars. Investigators say a woman was trying to cross the street...
Nov 29, 2018
Edmonton man with HIV charged with aggravated sex assault
EDMONTON – An Edmonton man, 28-year-old Anthony Lee Taylor, is accused of not telling a sexual partner that he has the virus that can cause AIDS has been charged with aggravated sexual assault. ...
Nov 29, 2018
Bright future for solar power in Alberta Schools
EDMONTON- The Notley government is investing $15 million from the Climate Leadership Plan to install more solar panels on schools. The Solar for Schools program provides funding to install rooftop sol...
Nov 29, 2018
Innisfail RCMP Charity Checkstop Dec. 8
INNISFAIL- It’s that time of year again. The Christmas season is fast approaching and the Innisfail RCMP will be holding this year’s Charity Checkstop on December 8 between 10 a.m and 3 p....
Nov 29, 2018
US consumer spending up strong 0.6 per cent in October
WASHINGTON - Consumers boosted their spending in October at the fastest pace in seven months, while their incomes rose by the largest amount in nine months - both good signs for future economic growth...
Nov 29, 2018
US and Mexico face stark choices as new president takes over
MEXICO CITY - Migrants, trade, crime, the border wall: The challenges to the modern U.S.-Mexico relationship have perhaps never been as stark and divisive as they are now, at a critical juncture for b...
Nov 29, 2018