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Veteran Bombers linebacker Bighill to undergo season-ending knee surgery
WINNIPEG - Veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill said Thursday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old posted the injury update on his Instagram ac...
Sep 19, 2024
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Jasper Weatherby to professional tryout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout, the NHL team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old from Portland, Ore., had 12 goals and 13 assists in 66 ga...
Sep 19, 2024
Camp Kindle getting upgrades after Alberta investment
The Government of Alberta is granting $500,000 to the Kids Cancer Foundation of Alberta so it can expand capacity and improve accessibility at its Camp Kindle. Officials say Camp Kindle is the only ca...
Sep 19, 2024
Olds resident charged for drug possession for the purpose of trafficking
An Olds resident has been arrested and charged for an alleged possession of fentanyl and other substances. On August 31, Olds RCMP were continuing an ongoing drug investigation that led them to a room...
Sep 19, 2024
Alberta providing up to $149 million for Jasper recovery efforts
The Government of Alberta has announced support as the Jasper townsite rebuilds from a major wildfire.The province is committing up to $149 million through the Disaster Recovery Program, which provide...
Sep 19, 2024
Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet, Liberal caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership
GATINEAU, Que. - Pablo Rodriguez has resigned as Canada's transport minister and the government's Quebec lieutenant so he can run for leadership of the provincial Liberal party. A senior government of...
Sep 19, 2024
Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has upheld the government's decision that far-right media outlet Rebel News doesn't qualify for journalism tax credits because it doesn't produce enough original content...
Sep 19, 2024
Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the Bloc Qubcois must vote to topple the federal Liberal government next week and trigger an election. Legault called on Parti Qubcois Leader Paul St-Pie...
Sep 19, 2024
Canadiens defenceman Guhle has appendix removed, will be re-evaluated in seven days
MONTREAL - Defenceman Kaiden Guhle has had his appendix removed according to the Montreal Canadiens. The team says he will be re-evaluated in seven days. Guhle was selected 16th overall by Montreal in...
Sep 19, 2024
Hezbollah leader says pager attack crossed a 'red line' as fears of wider war mount
BEIRUT (AP) - The leader of Hezbollah on Thursday said this week's deadly attack on the Lebanon-based militant group's communications devices was a "severe blow" that crossed a "red line." Hassan Nasr...
Sep 19, 2024