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Interim chief warns police ready to use methods people 'not used to seeing' in Ottawa
Ottawa's interim police chief says officers will clear the streets of people who oppose the government and COVID-19 restrictions in the next few days, warning they are ready to use methods people are ...
Feb 17, 2022
Former Harper chief of staff to head Conservative leadership race rules committee
OTTAWA - The Conservative party is turning to a one-time chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper to head the committee setting the rules for the party's leadership race. Ian Brodie, now...
Feb 17, 2022
Oklahoma executes man for role in 2005 quadruple slaying
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed a man Thursday for his role in a quadruple slaying in 2005. Gilbert Ray Postelle, 35, received a lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAles...
Feb 17, 2022
Sekulic included in Alberta Golf development program
Rycroft's Max Sekulic is among 35 golfers that will be part of Alberta Golf's Athlete Development Program for 2022.Alberta Golf says in a news release this program is designed to help golfers reach th...
Feb 17, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. All...
Feb 17, 2022
Israeli strawberry clocks in as world's heaviest on record
KADIMA-ZORAN, Israel (AP) - After a year-long jam, a mammoth Israeli strawberry is entering the record books. Weighing a whopping 289 grams (10.19 ounces, more than half a pound), the titanic berry th...
Feb 17, 2022
Surfer Maya Gabeira has book deal with children's publisher
NEW YORK (AP) - One of the world's greatest big-wave surfers, Brazil's Maya Gabeira, has embarked on a kid-friendly adventure. The seven-time winner of the World Surf League Big Wave Award has a deal ...
Feb 17, 2022
Russia delivers response to US, NATO security proposals
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A senior U.S. official said Thursday that Russia has delivered its response to American and NATO proposals about Ukraine and European security. The Kremlin's response was given to...
Feb 17, 2022
Lacrosse returning in 2022
Lacrosse is back for 2022The Grande Prairie Lacrosse Association says registration is open for the upcoming season. This includes all age groups. Association president Ron Reginer says it is exciting ...
Feb 17, 2022
Forge FC edged out in close CONCACAF encounter against Cruz Azul
HAMILTON - Forge FC fell 1-0 to Mexican heavyweight Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions League action Wednesday night. Rmulo Otero scored the winner off a long-range free kick in the 31st minute. The roun...
Feb 17, 2022