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China's Tencent in talks to buy 10% of Universal Music Group
PARIS - Chinese tech giant Tencent is in talks with French media company Vivendi to buy 10% of Universal Music Group, whose artists include Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, U2 and the Rolling Stones. Vivendi...
Aug 06, 2019

Judge could consider handwriting expert for Franklin's will
PONTIAC, Mich. - A judge is expected to consider a request for a handwriting expert to examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin's death. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday in Oakla...
Aug 06, 2019

ABC says 'Fresh Off the Boat' sailing past star's tweet
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - ABC says the cast and crew of "Fresh Off the Boat" are ready to get back to work and put star Constance Wu's anti-renewal tirade behind them. ABC Entertainment President Karey ...
Aug 06, 2019

Former Evergreen Park Racing Club head trainer wins big in Manitoba
It was a great weekend for Robertino Diodoro.The former Evergreen Park Racing Club Head Trainer's horse Oil Money won the Manitoba Derby Monday afternoon at Assiniboia Downs.Oil Money went wire to wir...
Aug 06, 2019 (photo credit to Evergreen Park)

Application delay for Alberta scholarships and awards
EDMONTON- Some Alberta students are facing uncertainty after changes to the application process for Government of Alberta scholarships and awards.Applications are normally submitted in early August, b...
Aug 06, 2019

Kenney tweets about Alberta’s “unfair deal” with Ottawa
EDMONTON- Premier Jason Kenney took to Twitter over the weekend to say the people of Alberta have been "rightfully frustrated" by an "unfair deal," saying he doesn't want to let Prime Minister Justin ...
Aug 06, 2019

Lethbridge real estate agent fined $24,000 by Real Estate Council of Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) has levied three administrative penalties against Lethbridge real estate professional Bradley Lyons totalling $24,000. The fines were levied ...
Aug 06, 2019 For Sale Sign (Lethbridge News Now)

Government lifts speed restrictions after spotting no whales in shipping lanes
OTTAWA - The federal government has lifted speed restrictions meant to protect North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence after finding that the policy may have been pushing ships closer ...
Aug 06, 2019

Alberta government launches industry panels to cut red tape
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government has reached out to business leaders so they can help decide how their regulations should be changed."Cutting red tape is beneficial for every Albertan," says...
Aug 06, 2019 (photo credit to Travel Alberta)

Inmate at Drumheller Institution found dead, Correctional Service Canada investigating
DRUMHELLER, AB - Correctional Service Canada has confirmed an inmate serving out a drug trafficking sentence has been found dead.According to a release, 42-year-old Jason Claude Tremblay died while in...
Aug 06, 2019 Photo courtesy of Correctional Service Canada / Facebook