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Provincial government awards grants for Culture Days
September 1 marks the beginning of Culture Days in Alberta, a month-long celebration of art, music, food, and more.Throughout the month, Albertans can visit numerous locations across the province to e...
Aug 14, 2024

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A goal and a trophy. How about that for a debut by Kylian Mbapp for Real Madrid? The France captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time ...
Aug 14, 2024

Veteran Jeremiah Masoli to make his 2024 debut for Ottawa Redblacks
Jeremiah Masoli has again completed the long trek back into the Ottawa Redblacks' starting lineup. The veteran quarterback will make his 2024 debut when Ottawa (5-2-1) visits the Calgary Stampeders (4...
Aug 14, 2024

Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet
PHOENIX (AP) - An informational pamphlet for Arizona voters who will decide in the fall whether to guarantee a constitutional right to an abortion can refer to a fetus as an "unborn human being," the ...
Aug 14, 2024

The Outreach Centre's "Chase the Ace" fundraiser now underway
The Outreach Centre's Chase the Ace raffle is here! Tickets are on sale now, with the first draw taking place August 21. Your ticket purchase supports the programs and services offered at The Outreach...
Aug 14, 2024

Plenty of international golfers on Weir's radar as Presidents Cup approaches
CALGARY - Mike Weir has plenty of tough decisions leading up to the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club in late September. As captain of the International Team, Weir has been keeping tabs ...
Aug 14, 2024

Lacombe council shares targets for 2025 property taxes and budget schedule
Budget season is quickly approaching and Lacombe's city council is hoping to keep next year's property tax increase to a maximum of 3.2 per cent.In the August 12 meeting, council received a report on ...
Aug 14, 2024

Canada must respond to mpox crisis in Africa to prevent spread here, experts say
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern and experts say it's critical for Canada to respond. The WHO declaration comes as mpox - formerly kno...
Aug 14, 2024

Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire
SANDY BAY, SASK. - The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation has called for help and says the province is failing to act hours after issuing an evacuation order for Sandy Bay, Sask. due to an esca...
Aug 14, 2024

RCMP seek owners of lost keys found after Westerner Days
Did you lose your keys during the thrill of Westerner Days?Red Deer RCMP have received multiple sets of keys that it believes were lost during the event and would like to return them to their rightful...
Aug 14, 2024