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Albertans graduate from astronaut school
It's a small step toward the moon, but a giant leap for two Canadians. The two Albertans who graduated today from NASA's basic astronaut training will be part of the next generation of space explorers...
Jan 10, 2020 Photo from the NASA Facebook page
Four dead in Highway 36 collision, RCMP on scene
TABER, AB - UPDATE: Taber RCMP have provided some additional details on the four people who were killed in the collision.As of 2:45 pm, officials were still on scene of a fatal two-vehicle collision o...
Jan 10, 2020
Canada's newest astronauts finish basic training at NASA in Texas
It's a small step toward the moon, but a giant leap for two Canadians. The two Albertans who graduated today from NASA's basic astronaut training will be part of the next generation of space explorers...
Jan 10, 2020
University of Windsor students, researchers honoured following Iran crash
WINDSOR, Ont. - The loved ones of five Windsor, Ont.-based students and researchers killed in the Iran plane crash joined together in their grief Friday as they remembered the "shining stars...
Jan 10, 2020
Twenty-seven providers allowed to raise auto insurance rates
EDMONTON - New numbers confirm that many Alberta drivers are getting hit with hikes, and even some sharp spikes, in their auto insurance. The Automobile Insurance Rate Board says that 27 insurers oper...
Jan 10, 2020 Photo credit: ID 160854143 © motortion | Dreamstime.com
Man charged with shooting, injuring Minnesota officer
WASECA, Minn. - Prosecutors in southern Minnesota charged a man with attempted murder on Wednesday, alleging he shot and gravely injured a police officer who was responding to a report of a suspicious...
Jan 10, 2020
Court tosses class action against Gilbert Rozon brought by women claiming abuse
MONTREAL - In a split decision, Quebec's Court of Appeal has thrown out a lower court ruling authorizing a $10 million class-action lawsuit brought against entertainment impresario Gilbert Rozon. The ...
Jan 10, 2020
TFC hunt for designated player continues, Mavinga gets new contract
TORONTO - While GM Ali Curtis says his search for a designated player is progressing, Toronto FC has wrapped up another loose end by signing defender Chris Mavinga to a new contract. A source confirme...
Jan 10, 2020
Peace Curling Tour finals on this weekend
The Peace Curling Tour Championships are underway in Sexsmith.The teams qualified through their results in five cash bonspiels played across the Peace Country.There will be eight teams each in the Com...
Jan 10, 2020 Photo from the Sexsmith Curling Club Facebook page
Raptors coach says Powell cleared to return to action, Siakam and Gasol close
Toronto head coach Nick Nurse says guard/forward Norm Powell is cleared to play Sunday when the Raptors host the San Antonio Spurs, while star forward Pascal Siakam and centre Marc Gasol are...
Jan 10, 2020