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Kleskun Hills Museum hosting free family picnic
Kleskun Hills Museum Day is set to run this weekend. On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents are invited to the free community picnic, which features live music and tours of the pioneer buildings,...
Aug 09, 2024

Russia declares a federal emergency in a border region that is under attack from Ukrainian forces
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia's Ministry for Emergencies on Friday declared the situation in the Kursk region a "federal level" emergency, four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops poured over the bo...
Aug 09, 2024

In the news today: Debby blows in to Eastern Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Debby blows in to Eastern Canada Remnants of tropical storm Debby merging with another low pressure system ove...
Aug 09, 2024

Heavy rain coming to Eastern Canada as remnants of tropical storm Debby move in
Remnants of tropical storm Debby merging with another low pressure system over the Great Lakes could bring up to 100 millimetres of rain to parts of Eastern Canada on Friday. The system is passing thr...
Aug 09, 2024

Roughriders, Redblacks end in 22-22 tie after late-game back-and-forth
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders settled for a 22-22 tie after an eventful overtime Thursday night. A 29-yard Brett Lauther field goal for Saskatchewan appeared to be the win...
Aug 08, 2024

Guerrero Jr. extends hit streak to 20 games as Jays hold on to down Orioles 7-6
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in four runs while extending his hit streak to 20 games to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Thursday. Guerrero Jr. finished a single s...
Aug 08, 2024

Ten-man Inter Miami defeats Toronto FC in action-packed Leagues Cup round-of-32 game
FORT LAUDERDALE - Matias Rojas scored twice and Jordi Alba had four assists as defending-champion Inter Miami, despite having a player sent off in the 28th minute, hung on to defeat Toronto FC 4-3 in ...
Aug 08, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 8
Northern Alberta continues to experience warm, dry conditions. Heightened wildfire danger and activity is possible in the coming days. Highway 16 will be open for non-stop east-west traffic during day...
Aug 08, 2024

Doctors urge immediate action by the Alberta government to stabilize health care
An Alberta doctor advocacy group is calling on the provincial government to move quickly to stabilize emergency rooms and family clinics with fresh funding amid what they see as a dire situation for a...
Aug 08, 2024

New healthcare immigration pathway paying dividends for Alberta
Nearly 400 healthcare professionals have been nominated to come to Alberta since the launch of a new immigration stream.In April 2023, the Government of Alberta created a Dedicated Healthcare Pathway ...
Aug 08, 2024