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Stampeders down Eskimos 24-18 in season's first CFL Battle of Alberta
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders moved into a tie for first in the CFL's West Division with a 24-18 win over the visiting Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday. Calgary pulled even with the Winnipeg Blue ...
Aug 03, 2019
Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male consent
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia on Friday published new laws that loosen restrictions on women by allowing all citizens - women and men alike - to apply for a passport and travel freely, en...
Aug 03, 2019
Sylvan Lake windstorm nearly takes out local man with paddleboard
A central Alberta man is thanking his lucky stars after almost being severely injured in a windstorm on July 27.Wind speeds hit 95 km/h at the Red Deer Airport that Saturday and they were strong enoug...
Aug 03, 2019 This paddleboard hit Al Sim in the back of the head on July 27 at Sylvan Lake. Luckily, he did more damage to it. (Supplied)
Gimme five: Canadians to watch Sunday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Sunday at the Pan American Games: EVAN DUNFEE (TRACK AND FIELD) The native of Richmond, B.C., is scheduled to compete in the 20-kilometre...
Aug 03, 2019
Pan Am Roundup: Mitchell sets track cycling record, advances to quarterfinals
LIMA, Peru - Canada's Kelsey Mitchell set a Pan American Games record while qualifying for the cycling track women's sprint on Saturday. Mitchell, of Sherwood Park, Alta.,&nb...
Aug 03, 2019
Iranian-born Canadian resident returns after 11 years in notorious prison
VANCOUVER - An Iranian-born Canadian resident has returned to British Columbia after being imprisoned and allegedly tortured in his home country for 11 years. Saeed Malekpour arrived at Vancouver...
Aug 03, 2019
Canada's Routledge reaches first Pan Am shooting final before fading
LIMA, Peru - Trysten Routledge could sense things were slipping away after missing both targets at the second station of the Pan Am Games men's skeet final on Saturday. He lowered his shotgu...
Aug 03, 2019
Darvill hits grand slam as Canadian baseball team beats Colombia 10-3 at Pan Ams
LIMA, Peru - Wes Darvill of Langley, B.C., hit a grand slam in a six-run sixth inning and Canada moved a step closer to defending its Pan American Games baseball title with a 10-3 win over Colombia on...
Aug 03, 2019
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by app...
Aug 03, 2019
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by app...
Aug 03, 2019