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US wins 4th World Cup title, 2nd in a row, beats Dutch 2-0
LYON, France - Megan Rapinoe stood on the field, arms outstretched, striking her now trademark victory pose symbolizing the confidence of a U.S. team that celebrated and savored each triumph at the Wo...
Jul 09, 2019
Federal announcement about a threat to coming election will be a 'last resort'
OTTAWA - A senior federal official says the threshold will be high for deciding to tell Canadians about an attempt to interfere in the coming general election. The official, briefing reporte...
Jul 09, 2019
Stanback, Roberson, Miller named CFL's top players for Week 4
TORONTO - Montreal running back William Stanback, Calgary defensive back Tre Roberson and Winnipeg fullback Mike Miller are the CFL top performers for Week 4. Stanback accumulated 249 yards from...
Jul 09, 2019
Senior man found dead at Calgary industrial site
CALGARY - Alberta Occupational Health and Safety is investigating the death of a 72-year-old man who was found trapped under some steel at a Calgary industrial site.Police were called to the southeast...
Jul 09, 2019
City of St. Albert bans conversion therapy
An Edmonton-area community has voted to ban conversion therapy, the practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity through counselling or religious teaching.City cou...
Jul 09, 2019
Too soon to know cost of clean-fuel standard, says Liberal MP Sean Fraser
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Sean Fraser says it's premature for the Liberal government to say how a promised new clean-fuel standard will affect gasoline prices, as consultations on how the policy w...
Jul 09, 2019
Man Van rolls into Grande Prairie today
The Man Van is in town today. The van is a mobile testing unit for prostate cancer. Nancy Wagner, who is a Licensed Practical Nurse says it's a quick, simple blood test that could save your life. Appr...
Jul 09, 2019
CPL clubs face MLS hurdles in Canadian championship's third round
Canada's version of England's FA Cup heats up in the third round starting Tuesday. Canada's three Major League Soccer clubs, a trio of Canadian Premier League sides and a United Soccer League out...
Jul 09, 2019
Smith & Canada improve to 2-1 at Pan Am Cup
Beaverlodge's Dani Smith and the rest of Team Canada's women's volleyball team improved to 2-1 at the Pan Am Cup Monday night with a win over host Peru.They knocked off the host in three straight sets...
Jul 09, 2019 (photo credit to Volleyball Canada)
Dems want Acosta to quit for role in financier's sex plea
WASHINGTON - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a growing number of other congressional Democrats declared Tuesday that President Donald Trump's labour secretary should quit because of his role ...
Jul 09, 2019