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Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Salma Paralluelo scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands Friday and send the sixth-ranked nation into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup ...
Aug 10, 2023
Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Spieth kept a clean card and clean pants, even without having to roll them up to his calves on a rain-soaked course. He opened with a 7-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot...
Aug 10, 2023
Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders. Starting quarterback Cody Fajardo is expect...
Aug 10, 2023
Sentence is cut for trans youth's father, who discussed treatment against court order
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has struck down a six-month prison sentence for a trans youth's father who was convicted of contempt for publicly discussing his child's private medica...
Aug 10, 2023
Upcoming First Thursday Concert to feature oud performance
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) have announced a special First Thursday concert next week.On August 17, oud player Hassan Tahir will be performing in the downtown library'...
Aug 10, 2023
Snake in a toilet: Slithering visitor to Arizona home camps out where homeowner least expects it
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Like a scene out of a horror movie, Michelle Lespron returned to her Tucson, Arizona, home to find a snake had set up camp in her toilet. "I'd been gone for four days and was look...
Aug 10, 2023
McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots
CALEDON, Ont. - Ashton McCulloch shot a final round of 70 to win the 118th Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots. McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., was the only player in the field to shoo...
Aug 10, 2023
Support youth entrepreneurs this Saturday at Sylvan Lake's first Lemonade Day
The Town of Sylvan Lake's first Lemonade Day is taking place this Saturday with 17 stands to choose from.On August 12, participating kids, aged eight to 11, will open and operate their own lemonade st...
Aug 10, 2023
Syndergaard helps Guardians earn 4-3 victory over Blue Jays
CLEVELAND (AP) - Noah Syndergaard won for the first time since April 30, rookies Brayan Rocchio and Jos Tena sparked Cleveland's offense, and the Guardians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursd...
Aug 10, 2023
Deadly Maui wildfire triggers advisory for Canadians to avoid non-essential travel
Canada is advising people not to travel to the Hawaiian island of Maui after a devastating wildfire largely destroyed the town of Lahaina, killing at least 36 people. Global Affairs Canada's advisory ...
Aug 10, 2023