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Disc golf taking off

Timo Klinz lets a disc fly as classmates Danie Lagemaat and Tyson Eaves watch in the background while playing a round of disc golf during an outing Wednesday at Nicholas Sheran Park as part of their physical education 20 course at Winston Churchill High School. Herald photo by Ian Martens

 
Prison watchdog wants end to prolonged isolation for mentally ill
Thursday, September 09 2010, 12:50 AM
OTTAWA - The federal prison ombudsman says the practice of locking up mentally ill offenders alone for long periods must end to help cut the risk of death behind bars.
 
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Unhappy campers in Castle area
Hundreds of campers enjoy weekends along the Castle River. But many of them don’t realize much of that forested land may be clear-cut within a few years. That’s the report from Pincher Creek-area activists who interviewed campers along the Castle over the Labour Day weekend. Many visitors were aghast to hear the provincial government has approved plans to log large areas, and haul an estimated 3,750 logging truckloads out of the area. Jolaine Kelly, a Beaver Mines woman who took part in the information event, says campers could not understand the Conservative government’s dec
 
Kodiaks women's soccer team riddle with injuries, looking for players
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 11:22 PM
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s soccer team is looking for a few extra players — ideally healthy ones. With a roster riddled with injuries and the body count rising Wednesday afternoon, combined with the team’s Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
 
What it’s like to suffer a hack attack on Twitter - and how to survive it

Comic books face uncertain future like books and newspapers, top artist says

Debate over Sun TV News proposal gets attention of The Hollywood Reporter

Ex-UK deputy leader presses police for answers as scandal over tabloid phone hacking widens


Local
Commercial growth lacks behind population growth in West Lethbridge

City planners have come up with the initial pieces of a long-term plan to transform the north end...

Gone but not forgotten — singer to join Hall of Fame

When Canadian country music legend Willie P. Bennett is inducted to the Canadian Country Music Hall...

Girl injured in highway collision

A five-year-old Nobleford girl was airlifted to Calgary hospital following a two-vehicle collision...

National
Prison watchdog wants end to prolonged isolation for mentally ill

OTTAWA - The federal prison ombudsman says the practice of locking up mentally ill offenders alone...

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hears about Alberta's commitment to environment

OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach says the emphasis was on the environment Wednesday during his...

Prison watchdog wants end to prolonged isolation for mentally ill

OTTAWA - The federal prison ombudsman says the practice of locking up mentally ill offenders alone...

World
Remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine threaten 4 US states after killing 2 in Texas

OKLAHOMA CITY - The remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine have moved north after killing two people...

Florida minister determined to hold Qur’an burn on Sept. 11, despite international outcry

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A top general, the secretary of state, the White House and political and...

Chinese anti-corruption official sentenced to death for taking $1 million in bribes

BEIJING, China - A Chinese court has sentenced a top provincial official responsible for rooting...

Sports
Roger that! Federer handles wind, Soderling to reach US Open semis; Djokovic next

NEW YORK, N.Y. - For one match at least, Roger Federer was back to his old self.

Roger that! Federer handles wind, Soderling to reach US Open semis; Djokovic next

NEW YORK, N.Y. - For one match at least, Roger Federer was back to his old self.

Ryan Howard has six RBIs in Phillies' 10-6 win over Florida Marlins

Ryan Howard says there's nothing special for him about the month of September, despite stats that...


Entertainment
Eminem set to open Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards on sprawling white stage

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Eminem is not afraid to open the MTV Video Music Awards.

Emenim set to open Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards on sprawling white stage

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Eminem is not afraid to open the MTV Video Music Awards.

APNewsBreak: Attorney for Britney Spears' ex calls bodyguard's child abuse claims 'baseless'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - An attorney for Britney Spears' ex-husband called child abuse claims...

Business
Asian stock markets encouraged by Portugal debt auction, softer yen

SHANGHAI - Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday following advances on Wall Street and in Europe...

Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the...

Transcontinental reports Q3 profit of $30.6M; expects to make acquisitions

MONTREAL - Publisher and commercial printer Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) said Wednesday it...

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