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Ronaldo scores hat trick, Denmark qualifies for World Cup
Another hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo, another win - and qualification for the World Cup - for Denmark. And yet more crowd trouble in a game between England and Hungary. There was a sense of familia...
Oct 12, 2021
Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after topping White Sox
CHICAGO - It was Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman once again. Led by their October-tested stars, the Houston Astros are going back to the AL Championship Series for the fifth straight year....
Oct 12, 2021
3 employees killed in shooting at postal facility in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Two U.S. Postal Service workers were fatally shot Tuesday at a postal facility in Memphis and a third employee identified as the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot, autho...
Oct 12, 2021
Residents told not to use Iqaluit's tap water after tests show evidence of fuel
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Iqaluit residents are being told not to drink, boil or cook with the city's tap water. A statement issued by the Nunavut government says tests found evidence of petroleum hydrocarbo...
Oct 12, 2021
Advance voting shifts to Teresa Sargent Hall due to high turnout
With the first weekend of advance voting complete for the City of Grande Prairie Municipal Election, city officials say the advance vote location has shifted. Returning Officer and City Clerk for the ...
Oct 12, 2021
Grande Prairie records two deaths from COVID-19, active cases drop below 400
The City of Grande Prairie recorded two more deaths from COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving long weekend, bringing the death toll in the city up to 44 since March of 2020.The deaths were among five report...
Oct 12, 2021
Alberta launches COVID-19 vaccine QR code verifier app
Albertans have a new way of showing they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.Premier Jason Kenney says the AB Covid Records Verifier app is available as a free download on iOS and Android devices, g...
Oct 12, 2021
Coach John Herdman sees Panama game as key for Canada in World Cup qualifying
TORONTO - Back home after picking up points via draws in Mexico and Jamaica, unbeaten Canada can move further up the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings when it hosts Panama on Wednesday night at ...
Oct 12, 2021
RCMP assess enforcement resources after court reinstates logging injunction in B.C.
VICTORIA - The RCMP are reviewing the department's resources following the temporary reinstatement of an injunction against old-growth logging protests on southern Vancouver Island by the British Colu...
Oct 12, 2021
Macron wants face-to-face meeting with Trudeau to talk security, China, climate
OTTAWA - French President Emmanuel Macron wants face time with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - soon - and he hopes for more than passing chit chat on the margins of upcoming summits. Kareen Rispal, Fr...
Oct 12, 2021