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New exhibit coming to Kiwanis Gallery in January
The first lessons for an amateur photographer is to pay attention to distracting details around the subject, such as unexpected objects in the background, or letting one's own shadow fall into the for...
Dec 24, 2019 Shadow Man: Mixed Media by Paul Boultbee runs from December 31, 2019 to February 17, 2020 in the Kiwanis Gallery.
Canadian man to remain in Dubai prison after appeal partially rejected
MONTREAL - A Canadian geologist jailed in Dubai on fraud charges he claims are dubious will remain in prison after a judge rejected his appeal on a technicality, according to the man's son. ...
Dec 24, 2019
Pompeo backs Canada on 'coercive detentions' of Canadians in China
OTTAWA - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says his country is sticking with Canada in fighting what he calls China's "coercive detentions of Canadian citizens." Pompeo and Foreign Affairs Minister ...
Dec 24, 2019
MISSING: Pierre Saddleback, 29, of Ponoka
Dec. 24 - RCMP say they have located Pierre Justin Saddleback, safe and well.
Dec 24, 2019 Pierre Saddleback, 29, of Ponoka, was last seen on Dec. 23. RCMP say there is concern for his well-being.
Stettler woman among Alberta 4-H 2019 Hall Of Fame inductees
Two outstanding Albertans including one from central Alberta, are being recognized for their longtime service to 4-H and their communities.Sally Barkwell from Peace River and Leora Carothers from Stet...
Dec 24, 2019 Minister Dreeshen with the 2019 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. (Agriculture and Forestry)
Investing in biodiversity monitoring
Research into the biodiversity of Alberta's ecosystems has received a boost from the Province.On Dec. 19, the Government announced it will be providing a $3.7-million grant to the Alberta Biodiversity...
Dec 24, 2019 (Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute)
Queen Elizabeth II to admit 'bumpy' year in Christmas speech
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II plans to acknowledge that both Britain and her family have endured a difficult year by saying during her Christmas message that it has been a "bumpy" time. The pre-recorded...
Dec 24, 2019
'Just Mercy' aims for justice on death row, and in Hollywood
NEW YORK - Michael B. Jordan doesn't usually get star struck. Bryan Stevenson had a different effect on him. Stevenson, whom Jordan plays in the legal drama "Just Mercy," has led one of the most succe...
Dec 24, 2019
Rapper DaBaby detained hours after toy giveaway, concert
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was detained in North Carolina hours after he gave away toys to children and shortly after his concert. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police issued citations t...
Dec 24, 2019
Avalanche Canada issues warning for mountains across southern B.C. and Alberta
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A special public avalanche warning has been issued for southern Alberta and B.C. going into the holiday season.The warning is intended for recreational users of backcountry and fron...
Dec 24, 2019