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US consumer spending slows to 0.3% gain in April
WASHINGTON - Consumer spending slowed in April while inflation was up, but still far below the target set by the Federal Reserve. The Commerce Department said Friday that spending increased 0.3% in Ap...
May 31, 2019
Carlton Class of 1979 gives back
Former students from Carlton Comprehensive Public High School are supporting their old school and community.Earlier this month for their 40th reunion, the school's graduating class of 1979 put on a so...
May 31, 2019 Carlton Comprehensive High School principal Jeff Court, left, and vice principal Dave Lokinger, right, with Debbie Diehl who presented a donation on behalf of alumni. (submitted photo/Patty Dragseth)
Ujiri seeing fruits of his rebuild 10 months after blockbuster Leonard deal
TORONTO - The reaction from Toronto Raptors fans last summer was swift and scathing. One fan superimposed Masai Ujiri's face on the head of a snake. Another warned Ujiri had traded away most of&n...
May 31, 2019
Toronto Raptors fans less than thrilled after Pierce picks team to win title
TORONTO - Even when Paul Pierce says something good about the Raptors, Toronto fans just can't get behind the former NBA all-star. Pierce, who caused plenty of controversy with some off-court antics b...
May 31, 2019
An Acoustic Night
Get ready for a great evening of music with Rod Gjerde and Friends Larry Krause, Garry Larson, Ed Wahl and Mike Dygert Friday, June 21 at the Canwood Legion Hall.Entry is $20.See the poster for detail...
May 31, 2019
'Like burnt toast': Wildfire destroys homes in northern Alberta Metis settlement
An official with the Metis Settlements General Council says 14 homes in a northern Alberta Metis community have been destroyed by an aggressive wildfire and there are concerns that more prop...
May 31, 2019
Canadian tourist recounts aftermath of boat collision on the Danube
BUDAPEST, Hungary - A Canadian tourist who was on the Danube River in Budapest when two boats collided Wednesday says the experience was "surreal and "sobering". Ken Hoffer, of Halifax, says he was on...
May 31, 2019
Canadian tourist recounts aftermath of boat collision on the Danube
BUDAPEST, Hungary - A Canadian tourist who was on the Danube River in Budapest when two boats collided Wednesday says the experience was "surreal and "sobering". Ken Hoffer, of Halifax, says he was on...
May 31, 2019
Christmas in July
The Christmas in July Craft Show and Sale will be July 6 and 7 at the Candle Lake Curling Club.There will be indoor and outdoor booths, quality crafters, food booths and more.See the poster for full d...
May 31, 2019
Trump threat of tariffs on Mexico threatens new NAFTA
OTTAWA - President Donald Trump says he'll put tariffs on all goods from Mexico starting next month, a move that could blow up chances of ratifying the new North American free-trade agreement. Trump s...
May 31, 2019
