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Star Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. working his way back from oblique strain
TORONTO - Star Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is working his way back from an oblique strain, taking part in extended spring training games. "I talked to him yesterday," Toronto manager Char...
Apr 03, 2019
UCP would create Indigenous crown corporation, help investments
EDMONTON - United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says an Alberta government led by him would help Indigenous communities invest in resource projects.He says a UCP government would consult with First...
Apr 03, 2019
Notley says UCP brings together worst of former PCs and Wildrose
CALGARY - The leader of Alberta's NDP is urging voters who chose right-leaning candidates in the past to pick her party in the April 16 provincial election.Rachel Notley say she respects why people ha...
Apr 03, 2019
Keanu Reeves visits Brazil for new TV series
RIO DE JANEIRO - Keanu Reeves is in Sao Paulo to negotiate the shooting of a new TV series in Brazil's largest city. Reeves met Wednesday with Gov. Joao Doria, whose office said "The Matrix" star coul...
Apr 03, 2019
Canadian speedster Justin Douglas returns from concussion for Hong Kong Sevens
Speedster Justin Douglas returns from a concussion to bolster Canada's lineup for the Hong Kong Sevens. But the rest of the injury news is not as encouraging for coach Damian McGrath with Lucas Hammon...
Apr 03, 2019
Ward updates local business leaders on RDC's university transition
Members of the local business community heard first-hand on Wednesday the latest update regarding RDC's university transition.Speaking during a Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon, RDC ...
Apr 03, 2019
Universal brings 'Cats,' 'Hobbs & Shaw,' more to CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS - Universal Pictures previewed a diverse slate of offerings from "Cats" to "Hobbs & Shaw" Wednesday morning at CinemaCon, the annual trade convention where exhibitors and distributors me...
Apr 03, 2019
Los Angeles honours Jane Goodall on her 85th birthday
Los Angeles city leaders honoured the lifetime achievements of famed primatologist Jane Goodall by singing "Happy Birthday" to her on her 85th birthday. Goodall vocalized a chimpanzee greeting Wednesd...
Apr 03, 2019
Canada warming twice as fast as rest of the world, scientific report shows
OTTAWA - Canada is warming up twice as fast as the rest of the world and it's "effectively irreversible," a new scientific report from Environment and Climate Change Canada says. At stake is...
Apr 03, 2019
Mounties investigate shooting in east Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place in the city's east side Tuesday night. At approximately 9:45 p.m., City Mounties responded to a call of a possible shooting on Lawford Avenue...
Apr 03, 2019 Submitted: Margaret Westby