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Cucumbers recalled in Canada, U.S. over possible salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling cucumbers across the country due to a potential salmonella contamination. All sizes of SunFed Produce whole fresh American cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 were recalled Thursday after the U.

Nov 29, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

Davis' 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — VonCameron Davis scored 18 points as Kent State beat Towson 65-54 on Thursday night at the Western Slam. Davis shot 8 for 13, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Golden Flashes (5-1).

Nov 28, 2024 10:24 PM Read more >

Tillis scores 15, UC Irvine knocks off Kennesaw State 76-59 at Western Slam

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Devin Tillis had 15 points in UC Irvine's 76-59 win over Kennesaw State on Thursday night at the Western Slam, Tillis went 6 of 8 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Anteaters.

Nov 28, 2024 8:47 PM Read more >

Premier Smith says Alberta is still formulating border plan to meet U.S. demands

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border with Montana but says there are options, and pointed to existing specialized sheriff units as a model.

Nov 28, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

EDMONTON — Alberta is taking the federal government to court, saying Ottawa has failed to follow through on what Premier Danielle Smith calls necessary changes to a law governing resource development.

Nov 28, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >

Elections Alberta is prepping for byelection already affected by postal strike

EDMONTON — Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week byelection in Lethbridge-West.

Nov 28, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

Canadian soldier dies of medical complications while serving in Belgium

OTTAWA — A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications. The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday.

Nov 27, 2024 10:02 PM Read more >

Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking federal laws.

Nov 27, 2024 6:08 PM Read more >

Bail denied for woman accused in child's drowning death at Alberta lake

STONY PLAIN, Alta. — An Alberta woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl silently shook her head Wednesday as a judge denied her bail pending trial.

Nov 27, 2024 4:56 PM Read more >

Ukrainian girls’ team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festival

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — A Ukrainian girls’ hockey team is in Canada for a few days of peace and hockey in an arena that doesn’t have a missile-sized hole in its roof.

Nov 27, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >