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Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June, spending down and revenue up
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a deficit of $12.7 billion for June compared with a deficit of $33.6 billion in June 2020. The drop in the deficit came as spending dropped compared with a year ...
Aug 27, 2021
Speed a factor in crash that took lives of three hockey players in B. C: police
SURREY, B.C. - Mounties say their initial investigation shows speed was a factor in a crash that killed three teenage hockey players in Surrey, B.C. In a news release, police say investigators have fo...
Aug 27, 2021
Traffic stop near Maidstone brings firearm, drug seizure
A traffic stop near Maidstone on Wednesday resulted in two arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons and fake ID's.A Roving Traffic Unit officer was conducting a traffic stop on Range Road 3230, resul...
Aug 27, 2021
Speed a factor in crash that took lives of three hockey players in B. C: police
SURREY, B.C. - Mounties say their initial investigation shows speed was a factor in a crash that killed three teenage hockey players in Surrey, B.C. In a news release, police say investigators have fo...
Aug 27, 2021
Silver medal a symbol of perseverance for Canadian Para judo athlete Priscilla Gagne
TOKYO - For Canadian Para judo athlete Priscilla Gagne, winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics is about more than taking home a piece of fancy hardware. "To me, it's such a symbol of hope or ...
Aug 27, 2021
Brutal benchmark: Arizona passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases Friday, becoming the 13th state to reach the grim milestone while contending with yet another major spike in infections. The benchmark is the ...
Aug 27, 2021
Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 to 17 years old
OTTAWA - Health Canada has finally given the green light for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to be used to inoculate kids as young as 12. The original approval for Moderna in December 2020 was only for peo...
Aug 27, 2021
Fire bans lifted for RM of Battle River and RM of Meota
The RM of Meota No. 468 lifted its fire ban this week as a result of improved conditions.A fire ban has also been lifted for the RM of Battle River No. 438, following a period of intermittent rainfall...
Aug 27, 2021
Brown and Ziglo playing for the Ladies Lobstick title
A pair of perennial prizewinners are playing for the top prize at the 2021 Fountain Tire Ladies Lobstick at the Waskesiu Golf Course on a dreary Friday.Four-time champion Kim Brown and three-time titl...
Aug 27, 2021
More wildfires in B.C. classified as held; number of blazes drops
VICTORIA - Officials say the number of wildfires in British Columbia has fallen to below 240 because of cooler temperatures and rain. Emergency Management BC says most of the blazes are in the Kamloop...
Aug 27, 2021