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Pagenaud holds off Dixon to win Honda Indy Toronto; Hinchcliffe sixth
TORONTO - Seven weeks ago, Simon Pagenaud was racing to victory on the wide-open speedway of the Indianapolis 500. Sunday, he captured the Honda Indy Toronto title, manoeuvring through ...
Jul 16, 2019
WNBA suspends Riquna Williams 10 games for domestic violence
NEW YORK - Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams was suspended without pay by the WNBA on Tuesday for 10 games - nearly a third of the season - for a domestic violence incident. Williams was arrest...
Jul 16, 2019
Wolf Creek seeks new 7-12 school in Blackfalds
A new Grade 7 to 12 school is the top wish list item for Wolf Creek Public Schools after the Board of Trustees passed the district's updated Three Year Capital Plan.The unanimous approval came Monday ...
Jul 16, 2019
Tanaka helps Yankees earn 4-2 victory over Blue Jays
NEW YORK - Aaron Judge was near the batter's box for a pretty good view of Gio Urshela's nifty slide at the plate to give the New York Yankees the go-ahead run in the fifth inning. The Yankees slugger...
Jul 16, 2019
Lacombe to repave its busiest roadway
The City of Lacombe is working to extend the life and improve the conditions of its busiest roadway.Council has authorized administration to utilize surplus funds from the 2019 Capital Works Program t...
Jul 16, 2019
Ponoka set to begin paving and concrete work
The Town of Ponoka's annual Pavement and Concrete Improvement Programs for 2019 are set to begin.The programs are an essential component of the Town's Asset Management Plan and a key part of the Town'...
Jul 16, 2019
Fentanyl overdose victim's mom wants Regina police to carry more naloxone kits
REGINA - A mother whose son died of a fentanyl overdose wants the Regina Police Service to equip all front-line officers with the life-saving antidote naloxone. Jenny Churchill's 30-year-old son, Jord...
Jul 16, 2019
Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski falls in Wimbledon women's doubles final
WIMBLEDON, England - Gabriela Dabrowski fell one victory short of her first Grand Slam title in women's doubles on Sunday. The 27-year-old Ottawa native and partner Xu Yifan of China were defeated by ...
Jul 16, 2019
Kraay Family Farm celebrating 20 years
One of central Alberta's best-known family attractions is celebrating 20 years in business this summer.The Kraay Family Farm, home of the Lacombe Corn Maze, is opening for a new season this Friday, Ju...
Jul 16, 2019 This year's Lacombe Corn Maze pattern at the Kraay Family Farm just west of Lacombe. (Photo: Kraay Family Farm)
Prince Albert looks to ban single-use plastic retail bags
The City of Prince Albert is asking for the public's opinion in a new survey in regard to the banning of single-use retail plastic bags.A short, three-question survey is now available on that city's w...
Jul 16, 2019