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Novak Djokovic beats Canada's Milos Raonic in Western & Southern final
NEW YORK - Top-seed Novak Djokovic overcame a couple of scares to beat Canadian Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the men's final of the Western & Southern Open. Raonic, who dominated the fir...
Aug 29, 2020
Protesters in Montreal call for police defunding, reinvestment in community
MONTREAL - Protesters in Montreal marched in support of police defunding today as part of what they called a nationwide day of action. Images from the event show a crowd of protest...
Aug 29, 2020
NHL resumes play after postponements aimed at highlighting social issues
TORONTO - The NHL raised curtain on the restart to its restart with a clear message Saturday. Black. Lives. Matter. After players in the NBA kicked off a boycott Wednesday tha...
Aug 29, 2020
Penhold emergency crews deal with another crash at Hwys 42 and 2A
Penhold Fire Chief Jim Pendergast says one person was sent to hospital after yet another crash at a notorious intersection.On Friday, August 28, firefighters and other personnel responded to Hwy 42 an...
Aug 29, 2020
Late but alive, Tour de France races into COVID epidemic
NICE, France - Delayed but alive again and out on French roads, the strangest Tour de France ever set off Saturday in a bubble of anti-COVID protocols to try to keep the 176 riders virus-free for thre...
Aug 29, 2020
International Overdose Awareness Day event at Turning Point
Turning Point is hosting an event this Monday, Aug. 31, for International Overdose Awareness Day.The event runs 5:30 to 8 p.m., with the first hour dedicated to a BBQ, and on-site naloxone training.Bu...
Aug 29, 2020
Late but alive, Tour de France races into COVID epidemic
NICE, France - Delayed but alive again and out on French roads, the strangest Tour de France ever set off Saturday in a bubble of anti-COVID protocols to try to keep the 176 riders virus-free for thre...
Aug 29, 2020
Increase in backyard birdfeeders driving demand for sunflower seeds
The lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have left a lot of people feeling caged, and as many reach out to their feathered friends for company, demand for sunflower seeds is rising. Grah...
Aug 29, 2020
Canada's Jessie Fleming celebrates win as Chelsea claims women's Community Shield
LONDON - Canadian international Jessie Fleming celebrated her first silverware with Chelsea on Saturday in a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield, marking the return of Engli...
Aug 29, 2020
Second degree murder charge laid after death at O'Chiese First Nation
A charge of second degree murder has been laid following an incident on the O'Chiese First Nations reserve.Rocky Mountain House RCMP say it was just after 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 when they received a 911 ca...
Aug 29, 2020