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Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax
OTTAWA - Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government's digital services tax to advertisers. The company says it will implement a 2.5 per cent surcharge for ads displayed in Canada, ...
Aug 01, 2024
Sylvan Lake undertaking Heritage Management Plan project
The Town of Sylvan Lake is getting down to business on a new Heritage Management Plan project.The project is in collaboration with the Sylvan Lake Archives, and ultimately aims to preserve and celebra...
Aug 01, 2024
Conditional sentence for man charged in stolen truck, trailer, flight from police and erratic driving incident
A 12-month Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) has been given to a man charged in a stolen vehicle, flight from police, and erratic driving incident near Strathmore two years ago. Devan Roy Tanner, 38, l...
Aug 01, 2024
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling b...
Aug 01, 2024
Olympic roundup: McIntosh strikes gold again, Canada's medal streak continues
PARIS - Summer McIntosh's suitcase is getting heavier by the day. The Canadian swimming star won her third medal and second gold of the Paris Olympics with a victory in the women's 200-metre butterfly...
Aug 01, 2024
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling b...
Aug 01, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays sign 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, the club announced Thursday. The 21-year-old right-handed pitcher spent the past three seasons playing at East Carolina...
Aug 01, 2024
Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke signs with NFL's Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA - Nathan Rourke is taking another crack at the NFL. Less than a week after getting released by the New York Giants, the Canadian quarterback signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. The 26...
Aug 01, 2024
Banff visitors encouraged to use Park and Ride program for best experience
Parks Canada is encouraging visitors to utilize a Park and Ride location on Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive to avoid congestion in the Town of Banff.Banff National Park is a very popular destination and ...
Aug 01, 2024
Red Deer player to attend Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team selection camp
The rosters have been set for Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team selection camp and Taya Christie, a goaltender for the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs, is on the list. Christie finished the 2023-202...
Aug 01, 2024