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Canadian James Paxton extends personal win streak, Yankees beat Jays 13-3
TORONTO - Canadian James Paxton didn't have his best stuff on Saturday. But with all the run support, it didn't really matter. Paxton started on just four days rest, and got some h...
Sep 16, 2019

NHL players stay with CBA, labour peace set to at least 2022
The National Hockey League will play its next three seasons without the threat of a work stoppage amid optimism that labour peace will stretch beyond 2022. The NHL Players' Association on Monday annou...
Sep 16, 2019

Central Alberta crop quality above provincial five-year average so far
Although rain showers halted harvest operations in most areas of central Alberta over the weekend, harvest is now resuming. Since last week, officials with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry say produce...
Sep 16, 2019 (farmnewsNOW staff)

New-look Team Epping off to hot start this season with back-to-back titles
It can be quite common for new-look curling teams to need appearances at several bonspiels before finding a true rhythm on the ice. Team Epping is making the transition look easy. Skip John ...
Sep 16, 2019

Harvest efforts ramping up after recent rain delays
Local farmers are hoping to ramp up their harvest efforts this week as the majority of planted crops remain in the ground this far.According to officials with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, harvest...
Sep 16, 2019 (File Photo)

McMan gets additional funding for Arcadia youth homelessness program
A program in Red Deer which provides transitional housing for homeless youth aged 16-24 is getting a nearly $40,000 boost.A request for that funding from McMan Youth, Family & Community Services A...
Sep 16, 2019

B.C. Green leader reduces workload after illness, full recovery expected
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Green party leader is reducing his work schedule while he recovers after recently being diagnosed with labyrinthitis. In a statement, Andrew Weaver says he ...
Sep 16, 2019

'SNL' rescinds cast invitation to Gillis over YouTube video
NEW YORK - "Saturday Night Live" has rescinded its invitation to a cast member who posted a video last year in which he used a racial slur for Chinese people and derided Asians trying to learn English...
Sep 16, 2019

Races tighten as cowboys compete for spots at CFR
It's that time of year when contestants make that last desperate bid for a berth at the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Several cowboys and cowgirls made significant moves at Olds Oldstoberfest, the third last...
Sep 16, 2019 Kody Lamb

Veteran quarterback Harris's status questionable for Edmonton Eskimos
He's one of only two CFL quarterbacks to start all of his team's games this season, but Trevor Harris's status for the Edmonton Eskimos' home contest Friday night against the Hamilton T...
Sep 16, 2019