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CFL's Edmonton Eskimos announce they'll be retaining their team name
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos are keeping their team name.The CFL franchise announced Friday it was keeping the Eskimos moniker following "an extensive year-long formal research and engagement progr...
Jul 03, 2020
Reps: Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorce
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician-husband, Ruston Kelly, have filed for divorce. Representatives for both singers confirmed the news Friday to The Associated Pr...
Jul 03, 2020
Wapiti Shooters Club won't challenge closure of outdoor ranges, continue shotgun and indoor range operations
The Wapiti Shooters Club says it will respect the order from the Chief Firearms Officer of Alberta, and permanently close the outdoor rifle and handgun ranges.The order comes following a report from t...
Jul 03, 2020
Construction begins on Alberta section of Keystone XL pipeline
OYEN, AB - Around 2,000 construction workers are on-site for the start of construction on the Keystone XL pipeline.Premier Jason Kenney spoke in Oyen Friday morning, the starting point for the Alberta...
Jul 03, 2020
Hockey Alberta announces Return to Hockey Plan
Hockey Alberta released its Return to Hockey Plan on Tuesday, providing the framework and minimum standards for its members to undertake hockey activities as they return from the COVID-19 pandemic shu...
Jul 03, 2020
Canada's long-term care system failed elders, before and during COVID-19: report
MONTREAL - A new report on the COVID-19 crisis in long-term care homes has concluded that Canada failed in its duty to protect its elders. The report released tod...
Jul 03, 2020
Biden could be swayed to supporting Keystone XL: Kenney
OYEN, Alta. - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he believes United States presidential hopeful Joe Biden can be swayed to supporting the Keystone XL pipeline. The presumptive Democratic...
Jul 03, 2020
Ethiopia's PM accuses dissidents of taking up arms in unrest
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's prime minister on Friday said dissidents he recently extended an offer of peace have "taken up arms" in revolt against the government in a week of deadly unrest that...
Jul 03, 2020
AL MVP Trout still doesn't feel comfortable about this year
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Reigning American League MVP Mike Trout participated in the Los Angeles Angels first workout of summer camp, but said before Friday's practice that he hasn't made a final decision on...
Jul 03, 2020
Five things to watch as Blue Jays open training camp in Toronto
Most MLB players are beginning their summer training camps Friday in preparation for the abbreviated season, but the Blue Jays will be slightly delayed. Toronto's location north of the ...
Jul 03, 2020