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Local curlers busy at provincial men's, U18 nationals
Sexsmith's Daylen Vavrek will play Kevin Koe Wednesday night at 6:30 in his second game at the Alberta men's provincial curling championship.Vavrek advanced with an 8-2 win in eight ends over Airdrie'...
Feb 8, 2023
Dajome scores twice as Vancouver Whitecaps blank Toronto FC 3-0 in pre-season play
INDIO, Calif. - Cristian Dajome scored twice in the second half to help the Vancouver Whitecaps blank Toronto FC 3-0 in pre-season play Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Dajome scored in...
Feb 8, 2023
Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized
MONTREAL - Quebec is reporting a tripling of the number of organ donors in the last five years, including a major jump last year in donations through medical aid in dying. Transplant Qubec says it rec...
Feb 8, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe is one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 28...
Feb 8, 2023
Province expanding New Beginnings Bursary program to help nursing students
CALGARY, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced more details of a bursary program aimed at assisting students who face financial challenges.The New Beginnings Bursary program was initially annou...
Feb 8, 2023
After a week of uncertainty, Selena Njegovan confirms she'll be on site at Scotties
After almost a week of uncertainty about event accessibility due to her pregnancy leave, Team Lawes vice Selena Njegovan has confirmed she plans to attend the Canadian women's curling championship. Bo...
Feb 8, 2023
Walmart shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal charges
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart, changing his plea weeks after th...
Feb 8, 2023
Bail set for 'Dances With Wolves' actor as Canadian police apply for more charges
Bail has been set at $300,000 for a former actor in the movie "Dances With Wolves" who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada as police in Canada say more complainants there have come forward. ...
Feb 8, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe was one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 2...
Feb 8, 2023
Alberta to give 12 per cent tax credit to agri-processing companies investing in province this spring
The provincial government is attracting investment to the province through the agri-buisness processing industry.In the Budget 2023 there will be a 12 per cent tax credit that's non-refundable to grow...
Feb 8, 2023