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Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week's wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing heal...
Aug 17, 2023

McIlroy, Harman share BMW Championship lead; Conners two shots back
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) - Rory McIlroy didn't mind being in the rough at rain-soaked Olympia Fields, except for having trees and a bunker between him and the 17th green. And even that didn't matter ...
Aug 17, 2023

Authorities charge 9 current and former California police officers in corruption case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Nine current or former Northern California police officers were charged Thursday in a federal corruption investigation that found evidence they committed civil rights violations a...
Aug 17, 2023

With Collaros out, Blue Bombers QB Brown gets the start against Stampeders in Calgary
CALGARY - With two-time reigning CFL most outstanding player Zach Collaros sidelined, quarterback Dru Brown will make his first start of the season on Friday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-2) visit t...
Aug 17, 2023

Taiwan throws combined perfect game to thump Canada 6-0 at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Taiwan threw a combined perfect game to beat Canada 6-0 on Thursday in its opening game at the Little League World Series. Taiwan's Fan Chen-Jun did damage on the mound and with hi...
Aug 17, 2023

Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he's stepping away for health -- but not retiring
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a free agent after 16 years in Chicago, says he is stepping away from hockey to get healthy after playing in just 53 games last season. "I'd li...
Aug 17, 2023

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada over Spain in hoops World Cup tune-up
GRANADA, Spain - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 22 points and added eight rebounds as Canada beat defending world basketball champions Spain 85-80 in overtime in a tune-up for the FIBA World ...
Aug 17, 2023

Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre to temporarily close Aug. 18 & 21
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says there will be two temporary closures over the coming days at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre due to gaps in physician coverage.They will be at the following time...
Aug 17, 2023

Tourism Red Deer names new CEO
Tourism Red Deer has named Jesse Smith its new CEO."Jesse's in-depth understanding of Red Deer's community dynamics, coupled with his leadership acumen,make him an invaluable asset for our team," stat...
Aug 17, 2023

Province announces increased budget for highway paving
The Government of Alberta is set to invest $335 million into keeping the province's highways smooth and safe, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen announced Thursday aftern...
Aug 17, 2023