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Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices for political gain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

In an era where food inflation has become a contentious political issue, it’s all too tempting for politicians to target the grocery industry. Sadly, that’s exactly what transpired in our country this year, and it was both absurd and embarrassing.The government and Parliament relentlessly hounded our grocers, drowning out the opportunity for Canadians to truly comprehend the intricacies of food inflation amid the din of political theatrics.While amusing, the recent “greedflation” campaign highlights a collective amnesia regarding why companies exist and the power of market forces. The sustainability of the grocery business in Canada hinges on profits and a profound understanding of market dynamics.In 2023, grocers made three visits to Ottawa. On March 8, they appeared in Parliament, followed by a meeting with Minister Francois-Phillippe Champagne on September 18, and a final appearance in Parliament in November. Regrettably, these visits yielded little more than media photo ops that...

Man accused of shooting at motorist pleads not guilty

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

By Delon ShurtzSouthern Alberta NewspapersA Lethbridge man who has pleaded not guilty to four criminal offences, will enter pleas to 10 more charges and schedule trial dates when his matters return to Lethbridge court of justice.Danial Mark Ferguson pleaded not guilty Nov. 27 to charges of resisting a peace officer, causing a disturbance by screaming, uttering threats to cause death and failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking, and the matters were adjourned to Nov. 29 to schedule dates for two trials. Ferguson was also expected to plead not guilty on Nov. 29 to charges of pointing a firearm, discharging a firearm with intent, mischief causing damage, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, dangerous driving, failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking, and assault. A trial will also be scheduled for those charges.The latter charges relate to incidents on May 26 when RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a home in Coaldale. When police arrived the alle...

Coalhurst collision claims life of Stand Off woman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

Southern Alberta NewspapersA 31-year-old woman from Stand Off was struck and killed on Highway 3 in a collision early Saturday morning which saw traffic detours impact a major access point to Lethbridge.According to RCMP, a woman from Stand Off was a pedestrian who was struck by a passing car while she was walking along the highway between Range Road 224 and Township Road 92 near Coalhurst.Police were called to the scene at roughly 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.While the collision was under investigation, police closed the westbound lanes of Highway 3 between Lethbridge and Coalhurst and the northbound lanes along Westside Drive at the city limits.Traffic had originally been detoured along Highway 3 to northbound Highway 25 junction through Coalhurst. The detours were lifted shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday.The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but RCMP say driver impairment doesn’t appear to be a factor.

Old Forge hosting 47th annual 'Snodeo'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

OLD FORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Old Forge Camping Resort will be commemorating the start of the 2023-2024 snowmobile season by presenting their 47th annual "Snodeo". The event will be hosted at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavillion and will be held from December 8 through December 10. Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers The weekend will feature a vintage snowmobile show and displays of new models by manufacturers Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, Polaris and Yamaha. The event will also offer several raffles as well as food and drink vendors. The Snodeo will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Sunday. The grand prize raffle is set to be drawn on Sunday at 1 p.m. Hundreds usher in the holiday season at the NYS Tree Lighting Ceremony The George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center is located at 201 North Street in Old Forge. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

Roots Academy unveils new sign following name change

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Roots Academy at West Hill, formerly Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy, unveiled the school's new sign on Wednesday. The school changed its name to Roots Academy on July 1. Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers The name change came after a committee of students, staff, community members, a city historian, and representatives from the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute of the Underground Railroad Education Center and the Black Child Development Institute worked for months to make the change.

See smoke? Controlled burn at Queeny Park, Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County Park’s Forestry Division will conduct a controlled burn at Queeny Park today at 11 a.m.The controlled burn is scheduled at 550 Weidman Road on December 12, and Jason Pratte, the St. Louis County Parks Forestry Manager, will be at the location and available to answer questions.There will be a fire briefing at 11 a.m. to go over plans for the controlled burn and safety precautions, with the burn to follow.The smoke from the controlled burn at Queeny Park may affect the Greensfelder Recreation Complex and the Tails & Trails Dog Park. Also, the adjacent trail to the burn will be closed.The St. Louis County Park’s Forestry Division scheduled a controlled burn at Queeny Park today at 11 a.m. The St. Louis County Park’s Forestry Division scheduled a controlled burn at Queeny Park today at 11 a.m. The St. Louis County Park’s Forestry Division scheduled a controlled burn at Queeny Park today at 11 a.m. The St. Louis County Park’s Forestry Division ...

McDonald's baking in artificial intelligence in restaurant upgrades

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Artificial Intelligence may soon help you order a burger and the employees that make it. Google is working with McDonald's on a multi-year global partnership to enhance their restaurant technology. The collaboration aims to leverage Google Cloud's hardware, data, and artificial intelligence technologies to improve restaurant operations and customer experiences.A Google Cloud team in Chicago is focused on creating generative AI applications for customer and crew experiences. They are working at McDonald's global innovation center, Speedee Labs. McDonald’s launching new chain, ‘Cosmc’s’ this month McDonald's plans to use Google's cloud technology in their mobile app, loyalty program, and self-service kiosks. It will be distributed to thousands of McDonald's restaurants. They hope it improves insights into equipment performance and reduces disruptions.The hardware and software upgrades are set to roll out to thousands of McDonald's restaurants next year. McDonald's has a...

Tuberculosis cases rise in Colorado, making elimination goal less likely

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

In December 2016, the state health department published a plan to eliminate tuberculosis in Colorado within a decade. Seven years later, the disease is making a comeback, though it’s not clear if that’s a temporary aftershock of the pandemic or a longer-term problem.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 84 people were diagnosed with tuberculosis so far this year, which is higher than the pre-pandemic average of about 70 cases per year. Two people have died, which is on the lower end of what Colorado typically sees.The increase was first reported by 9News.The state defines elimination as fewer than one case of active disease for every million residents, state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy said. This year, the health department has recorded about 20 cases for every million residents – a significant gulf in the world of infectious diseases.“We do still have that goal of elimination,” she said. “We certainly do have some chal...

10 Colorado search and rescue operations in 2023, from ill-prepared hikers to a dog on a 14er

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

Whether it’s the white water rapids of its many rivers and creeks, the untouched wilderness of the state’s national forests or the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the call of Colorado’s wild outdoors is inescapable to many.But with the millions of people exploring Colorado’s outdoors every year also comes a large number of accidents in the wilderness. The Colorado Search and Rescue Association estimates there are about 3,000 search and rescue incidents annually in the state and about 40,000 search and rescue volunteer hours logged.This year’s incidents so far show even seasoned outdoorspoeple can be killed in accidents, and unprepared newcomers or people driving through the high country can also be faced with challenges or extreme conditions.From thousands of search hours to national park closures and unique rescues, these are 10  incidents this year that required the most effort from search and rescue teams.Two men stranded in Pike National Forest...

New poll shows widening gap in California's U.S. Senate race

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:27 GMT

A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff with a five-point lead in California's race to succeed the late Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.The survey was conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California from Nov. 9 to 16 and involved 1,100 likely voters.PPIC found that 21% of those surveyed would support Schiff in the primary race, while 16% would vote for Rep. Katie Porter. Republican and former Major League Baseball slugger Steve Garvey had 10% support, and Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee polled at 8%. As with other Senate polls, PPIC found a large percentage of voters are still undecided.The results of a Public Policy Institute of California on the 2024 U.S. Senate Race. (PPIC)A recent Inside California Politics/Emerson College poll showed other candidates James P. Bradley, Lexi Reese, Eric Early, Christina Pascucci, Jonathan Reiss and Sarah Liew with support in the low single digits. That same poll found Schiff with a three-point lead over Porter, while a June survey showed...