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Man wanted for Edmonton murder has connections to northern Alberta
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a suspect in the shooting death of a man in Edmonton.Abubeker Gemechu Abduraman, who was 26, died in a south-end lounge on March 24th, while two other people ...
Jun 10, 2019 (Photo supplied by Edmonton Police)
Fans and cities preparing for possible Raptors' NBA Championship victory tonight
TORONTO - As excitement builds across Canada for a game that could win the Toronto Raptors their first NBA Championship tonight, officials are asking fans to be on their best behaviour as Toronto prep...
Jun 10, 2019
Canada's treatment of Indigenous women not a 'genocide': Andrew Scheer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says "genocide" isn't the right word to describe what's been done to generations of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Speaking on Parliament Hill, S...
Jun 10, 2019
Three arrested after RCMP locate stolen car in Grande Prairie
A stolen Ford Mustang has landed charges on three Grande Prairie residents, plus the seizure of drugs and stolen tools.The Western Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit found the stolen vehicle ...
Jun 10, 2019
It's the greatest: Ali's training camp opens to the public
DEER LAKE, Pa. - The rustic Pennsylvania training camp where Muhammad Ali prepared for some of his most famous fights has undergone an elaborate restoration, opening to the public Saturday as a shrine...
Jun 10, 2019
Canada Pension Plan's money managers worth more than they cost, PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says having the money in the Canada Pension Plan fund actively managed by investment experts has been worth nearly $50 billion in extra returns since the mid-...
Jun 10, 2019
Stamps eye 1st place Monday night in Grimshaw
It's set to be another busy week in the Wheatbelt Baseball League with 5 games on the schedule for the week.It all kicks off Monday night as the Peace River Stampeders travel to Grimshaw to battle the...
Jun 10, 2019
Family, fans gather for funeral of creole queen Leah Chase
NEW ORLEANS - Family, friends and admirers of New Orleans chef Leah Chase are gathering for funeral services just blocks away from the landmark family restaurant where she fed heroes of the civil righ...
Jun 10, 2019
Study says women are underrepresented in top animation jobs
LOS ANGELES - Women make up roughly half of all executives in animation, but a study released Monday says the numbers fall significantly when it comes to female directors and other leadership roles in...
Jun 10, 2019
Prince Philip marks 98th birthday in private
LONDON - Senior royals are congratulating Prince Philip as the husband of Queen Elizabeth II celebrates his 98th birthday in private. In a tweet Monday, the royal family wished Philip "a very happy" b...
Jun 10, 2019