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MLA for West Yellowhead not seeking reelection
Another member of the NDP government caucus in Alberta says he won’t be seeking reelection. Eric Rosendahl, MLA for West Yellowhead, announced in a statement that as he approaches his 70th year,...
Mar 04, 2019
Winsport unable to afford $25-mil price tag for renovations at Olympic Park
Yesterday was the last day of the season to race on the luge track at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, and there are doubts about whether there will ever be another season there. WinSp...
Mar 04, 2019
Work week starts with a shake; small earthquake rattles central Alberta
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. - Natural Resources Canada says there has been a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in central Alberta. The federal department’s website says the quake occurred around 5:55 a.m. local t...
Mar 04, 2019
Earthquakes Canada confirms 4.6 magnitude quake near Red Deer
RED DEER- Local residents were shaken out of bed Monday morning by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake just outside of Red Deer. Earthquakes Canada recorded the earthquake at 5:55 a.m. The location was 4 km so...
Mar 04, 2019
Report: Saudi talk show suspended after critical views aired
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Authorities in Saudi Arabia have suspended a new television talk show that tackled sensitive issues and aired critical views after just two weeks, according to a report i...
Mar 04, 2019
Pharrell to launch music festival in Virginia Beach in April
NEW YORK - Pharrell is heading home to Virginia Beach to launch a new music and culture festival. The Grammy-winning superstar announced Monday SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day event he’s cal...
Mar 04, 2019
'How to Train Your Dragon' stays No. 1, 'Madea' a strong 2nd
LOS ANGELES - “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” topped the North American box office for a second week, but close on its tail was Tyler Perry’s final installment of the &#...
Mar 04, 2019
Ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper enters presidential race
DENVER - Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said on Monday he’s running for president, casting himself as a can-do uniter who’s used to overcoming adversity and accomplishing liberal g...
Mar 04, 2019
Geoff Walker & Team Canada 2-0 at the Brier
Beaverlodge product Geoff Walker and the rest of Team Gushue are off to a perfect start at the 2019 Brier in Brandon Manitoba. The team currently sits with a 2-0 record following a pair of wins. They ...
Mar 04, 2019
No cash accepted for tickets, concessions at Atlanta stadium
ATLANTA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium is moving away from cash transactions for all events, including Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United games. The move to full cashless purchases begins with the MLS Atlant...
Mar 04, 2019