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MacKay blames Conservative election loss on Scheer's social conservatism
OTTAWA - One-time and possible future leadership contender Peter MacKay says the "stinking albatross" of Andrew Scheer's social conservative values cost the Conservatives the election. He offered the&...
Oct 30, 2019
Kyle Lowry's 26 points helps Raptors hold on for 104-95 win over Magic
TORONTO - If Kyle Lowry is having a hard time getting up to speed, it's not showing. He isn't telling, either. Lowry had 26 points, six assists and five rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 1...
Oct 30, 2019
Sylvan Lake Minor Football video highlights player safety improvements
Sylvan Lake Minor Football Association (SLMFA) launched a new recruitment video this week aimed at highlighting recent improvements to tackling safety in the game of football.Produced locally in conju...
Oct 30, 2019 (IQ Entertainment/Sylvan Lake Minor Football)
Mustard Seed achieves its goals through Seeds Of Hope Gala
The Mustard Seed in Red Deer is celebrating the success of this year's second Annual Seeds of Hope Gala, held at the Cambridge Hotel on Saturday in support of the less fortunate in our community.Byron...
Oct 30, 2019 (The Mustard Seed)
Sylvan Lake Library offering 'Food for Fines' in November
From November 1-16, people who have fines on their Sylvan Lake Library card can pay them off by paying it forward. During the Food for Fines promotion, Sylvan Lake Library will forgive fines in exchan...
Oct 30, 2019
Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury
KELLER, Texas - Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her. Hamilton, 38, surrendered Wednesda...
Oct 30, 2019
Fire burns down structures at historic Japanese castle
TOKYO - A fire has spread among structures at Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site. Firefighters were still battling the blaze a few hou...
Oct 30, 2019
Liverpool ousts Arsenal 5-4 in shootout after 5-5 draw
LONDON - After 19 goals on a wild night at Anfield - nine in a penalty shootout - Liverpool ousted Arsenal in the League Cup to reach the quarterfinals. Arsenal was moments away from advancing in regu...
Oct 30, 2019
Canadian living amid California fires says its like planning for snow storm
A Canadian woman living near California's Simi Valley says her car was packed Wednesday with emergency supplies as she was prepared to flee if a raging wildfire spre...
Oct 30, 2019
Injured Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore sits out MLS Eastern Conference final
ATLANTA - Toronto FC was without star striker Jozy Altidore again Wednesday for the MLS Eastern Conference final against Atlanta United FC. Altidore, Toronto's second-leading scorer with 11 goals...
Oct 30, 2019