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Republican wins back US House seat in Southern California
LOS ANGELES - Republican Michelle Steel defeated first-term Rep. Harley Rouda on Tuesday in a Southern California district, only the second time in more than two decades that a GOP candidate in the st...
Nov 10, 2020
Global rally slows, but optimism over vaccine remains high
NEW YORK - The big rally for markets worldwide is slowing on Tuesday, but optimism remains high that the global economy may still be on track for a return to normal. It's the second straight day that ...
Nov 10, 2020
Case put over to December for anti-racism activist facing assault charge
Small groups of protesters with opposing viewpoints gathered outside the Red Deer Courthouse Tuesday morning to voice their concerns over incidents that took place during an anti-racism event held in ...
Nov 10, 2020
Trudeau 'deeply disappointed' by Liberal MP's employing her sister in riding office
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is "deeply disappointed" by how Toronto MP Yasmin Ratansi handled her office. Ratansi said Monday she's leaving the Liberal caucus after admitting ...
Nov 10, 2020
Lacombe updates stormwater use policy
Lacombe city council approved an updated Stormwater Pond (SWP) Policy, which officials say accurately maps out public use and service levels provided at the various ponds throughout the community.Thre...
Nov 10, 2020
Dynamite tips for handling explosives safely
EDMONTON - Every year, Albertans report finding dynamite or detonators stored, or in some cases forgotten, on their properties. Alberta RCMP is encouraging Albertans to continue to report these explos...
Nov 10, 2020
Join CAPRA's Annual Year-end gathering
While we can't meet in person this year, please come dressed with your ugliest holiday sweater and a warm drink. December 16 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom (link below)Food security is an increasing conc...
Nov 10, 2020
New event at Westerner Park combines rodeo and art
Arts meets West on May 5, 2021, with the launch of Cowboy Kicks, a major fundraiser for Westerner Park and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team."Cowboy Kicks was created to support Westerner Par...
Nov 10, 2020
Mutual interest to get contract done quickly led to Ray signing with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays were eager to shore up their rotation after losing some pitchers to free agency. Robbie Ray was keen to return on a short-term deal.The timing worked for all involved. Ray became...
Nov 10, 2020
Chinese shoppers splurge in world's largest shopping fest
HONG KONG - Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year's Singles' Day online shopping festival, as the country recovers fro...
Nov 10, 2020