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Maxime Bernier tells party faithful he will make it into the leaders' debates
OTTAWA - Maxime Bernier argued to a crowd of flag-waving, cheering candidates and supporters that not inviting him to take part in the official election debates means excluding the only political part...
Aug 20, 2019

Ex-baseball players Dotel, Castillo linked to DR drug ring
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and are searching for ex-infielder Luis Castillo for their alleged links to a d...
Aug 20, 2019

County volunteer firefighters get pay boost following busy deployment season
Volunteer firefighters with the County of Grande Prairie will now be paid the same as their part-time teammates when deployed to out of area missions.On Monday, Council approved a change to the Compen...
Aug 20, 2019

Environment groups warned saying climate change is real could be partisan
OTTAWA - A pre-election chill has descended over some environment charities after Elections Canada warned them that discussing the dangers of climate change during the upcoming federal campa...
Aug 20, 2019

City to address Rotary House encampments with day shelter
More than 60 people are living in tents near Rotary House and the city is faced with what to do about the situation. Director of Protective and Social Services Chris Manuel says he's heard some concer...
Aug 20, 2019 Photo from Facebook

Canada's Andre De Grasse misses out on Diamond League medal by 4/100 of a second
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Andre De Grasse missed out on a Diamond League medal by just four one-hundredths of a second. De Grasse, from Markham, Ont., was fifth in the 100-metre dash in 10.13 ...
Aug 20, 2019

Lampard's Chelsea homecoming ruined as Leicester earns draw
Frank Lampard climbed the steps in the tunnel and emerged to rapturous applause from Chelsea fans, a flame display and a giant banner at one end of Stamford Bridge that read "Welcome Home Super Frank....
Aug 20, 2019

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident
AUSTIN, Texas - Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36. Benson's attorne...
Aug 20, 2019

Joan Jett, Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' open
Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's "Sunday Night Football" opener given this is the NFL's 100th anniversary. It didn't take long for the show's executi...
Aug 20, 2019

Military hopes for post-Norman stability as new army commander installed
OTTAWA - The Canadian Army is receiving a new commander as the military tries to turn the page on years upheaval caused by the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Cannons boomed and soldie...
Aug 20, 2019