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Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province
CALGARY - A group of Albertans says they have started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The group includes athletes, business and sports leader...
Mar 08, 2023
RCMP hosting Town Hall in Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment commander Staff Sergeant Jay Peden is hosting a community engagement town hall for all residents on Tuesday March 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the NexSource Centre in Sylvan Lake. To...
Mar 08, 2023
Canada makes first foray into women's international wheelchair rugby play
Melanie Labelle is helping Canada break new ground Thursday. The 37-year-old from Saint-Hubert, Que., is a member of the Canadian team at the Women's Cup in Paris, which marks Canada's first foray int...
Mar 08, 2023
Red Deer RCMP and Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre tackle property theft with new technology
Red Deer RCMP and the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC) say they are tackling property theft with a new technology called ProtechDNA, a high-tech forensic adhesive that can be swabbed on...
Mar 08, 2023
As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations
OTTAWA - A new law working its way through Parliament could soon change the process for handling allegations against judges - even as a Supreme Court justice remains on leave while a complaint against...
Mar 08, 2023
Town of Sylvan Lake - Polar Dip raises over $18,000 at Winterfest
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake have announced that polar dippers at this year's Winterfest event last month raised a total of $18,365.69 for local non-profits.According to Town officials, over...
Mar 08, 2023
Canada's Taylor Pendrith hopes to dial in driver at Players Championship
The driver has been the best club in Taylor Pendrith's bag throughout his golf career, but he's struggled with it this season, an issue he hopes to rectify at this week's Players Championship. Pendrit...
Mar 08, 2023
Ransomware attack hits engineering company working on military bases, power plants
OTTAWA - A Canadian engineering giant whose work includes critical military, power and transportation infrastructure across the country has been hit with a ransomware attack. The Department of Nationa...
Mar 08, 2023
Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given right,' says Quebec judge
MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says Canadians have a "God-given," constitutionally protected right to flip off obnoxious neighbours. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos made comments in a February ruling acquit...
Mar 08, 2023
Dunstone downs Young at Brier, sets up showdown with Koe atop Pool A
LONDON, Ont. - Matt Dunstone's Manitoba rink remained perfect at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 13-3 win over Newfoundland and Labrador. Dunstone claimed steals of three in the second and third ends to ...
Mar 08, 2023