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Defence Minister Bill Blair says more help coming for Ukraine, Latvia
OTTAWA - Canada's minister of defence says the federal government is committed to supporting Ukraine. Bill Blair is meeting with members of NATO in the Belgian capital of Brussels. On X, formerly know...
Jun 14, 2024
Pope Francis to meet with Trudeau, lead session on artificial intelligence
SAVELLETRI DI FASANO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed into the second day of the G7 leaders' summit, which will feature a special appearance by Pope Francis. The pontiff is slated to deliver ...
Jun 14, 2024
Ottawa defence delivers as Redblacks hold off the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23-19
OTTAWA - The Ottawa defence delivered late in the fourth quarter Thursday night as the Redblacks held on for a 23-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their season opener. Lightning and heavy rain...
Jun 13, 2024
Panthers hold on to beat Oiilers 4-3 and take 3-0 lead in Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's dream of hoisting a Stanley Cup this spring is turning into a nightmare. Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves as the Florida Panthers held on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on...
Jun 13, 2024
McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away from falling. It looke...
Jun 13, 2024
McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Rory McIlroy opened with a bogey-free round, the first time he has done that in a major since last winning one 10 years ago. His 5-under 65 gave him a share of the lead with nem...
Jun 13, 2024
Alberta NDP shares concerns on provincial policing plan
Members of the Alberta NDP held a press conference in Red Deer June 13, to express their concerns regarding the UCP's passing of the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, formally known as Bill ...
Jun 13, 2024
Flour mill development approved for height restriction relaxation
The Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) has unanimously approved a height restriction relaxation of 27 metres to accomodate the flour bin tower of a flour mill development planned for ...
Jun 13, 2024
QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Trevor Lawrence is getting paid more for his potential than his performance. Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Thursday to a five-year, $275 million contract exten...
Jun 13, 2024
Jet boat races this weekend in Grande Prairie
The jet boat races take place this weekend on the Wapiti River with the FluidPRO 200To kick off the season in Grande Prairie, there is a show and shine Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Elk's Hall. The f...
Jun 13, 2024