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Court update: Murder trial and sentencing of a former AHS official set for this week, charges dismissed in firearms and stolen property arrest
The resumption of a murder trial and sentencing for a former Alberta Health Services official are both set for this week in Grande Prairie court.Murder trial resumes a third timeThe murder trial for C...
Jun 12, 2023
Whispering Ridge student takes first place in school bus safety art contest
A Grade 5 student from Whispering Ridge School has taken first place in her age group in a provincial School Bus Safety Week art contest. Bailey Battig received her poster framed, along with an engrav...
Jun 12, 2023
Nick Taylor's victory at RBC Canadian Open 'monumental' on multiple levels
Nick Taylor tossed his putter having realized what he had accomplished. That moment on Sunday was followed by thunderous cheers and jumping from the fans at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, w...
Jun 12, 2023
Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-Italian leader, dies at 86
ROME (AP) - Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died, Italian me...
Jun 12, 2023
Climate researchers urge preparation for future fires : In The News for June 12
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 12, 2023
Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires
A battalion of nearly 350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Quebec to help their Canadian counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season. One hund...
Jun 12, 2023
Roughriders edge Elks 17-13 in season-opening road win
EDMONTON - Brett Lauther kicked three field goals as the Saskatchewan Roughriders opened the CFL regular season with an unlikely 17-13 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. The Roughriders' defenc...
Jun 11, 2023
Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing
TORONTO - Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Bri...
Jun 11, 2023
Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic
GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) - Ashleigh Buhai seized the lead early with four birdies in her first five holes, closed with a short birdie for a 6-under 65 and held off Hyo Joo Kim for a one-shot victory in the...
Jun 11, 2023
San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17
TORONTO - The league-leading San Diego Legion scored 43 unanswered points in the second half to thump the Toronto Arrows 50-17 Sunday, extending their record win streak to 12 in Major League Rugby pla...
Jun 11, 2023