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Lacombe Rams hoping to continue history-making season with win Saturday
The Alberta Bowl goes Nov. 26-27 at Commonwealth Stadium, and could feature four teams from central Alberta.The Tier II Lacombe Composite Rams want to be there, but aren't looking past their South Fin...
Nov 19, 2021
Central Alberta Humane Society launches Fall In Love With Animals 50/50 Lottery
The Central Alberta Humane Society is kicking off its end of year fundraising activities with the always fun 50/50.Officials say it's the very first week of their 'Fall in Love with Animals' lotto fun...
Nov 19, 2021
Blue Bombers, Stampeders close out regular seasons with playoff tune-up
CALGARY - Rest versus rust is the question for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Both CFL clubs are locked into their respective playoff berths which makes their regular-se...
Nov 19, 2021
Sentencing planned for January in fatal Lacombe shooting
It's hoped that sentencing will take place early next year for a man charged in the fatal shooting of a young Ponoka man in Lacombe nearly two years ago.Tyler John Campbell, 29, is charged with mansla...
Nov 19, 2021
'That boy is going to be premier one day': Meet Nunavut's P.J. Akeeagok
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Anne Akeeagok remembers her son P.J. sneaking into the only school in Canada's most northern community before he was old enough to attend. She said he would try to slip into one of ...
Nov 19, 2021
Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin tests positive for COVID-19
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has tested positive for COVID-19. The Canadiens said the positive test was confirmed Friday morning, and that Bergevin is being monitored by the team's...
Nov 19, 2021
Forge looks to dispatch York United and move within one win of a third CPL title
In a season that has seen it travel to El Salvador, Panama and Costa Rica, Forge FC is looking to make its mark at home Sunday when it hosts York United FC in the Canadian Premier League semifinal. It...
Nov 19, 2021
Unique technology helps former Humboldt Bronco rehabilitate, return to hockey
SURREY, B.C. - Layne Matechuk just wants to play hockey - and a unique piece of technology is helping him take strides toward that goal. It's been more than three years since Matechuk, a former defenc...
Nov 19, 2021
Another soccer showdown in Alberta as Cavalry FC hosts Pacific FC in CPL playoffs
Four days after Canada's memorable World Cup qualifying win over Mexico in snowy Edmonton, there's another soccer showdown in Alberta. The forecast calls for less severe conditions in Calgary on Satur...
Nov 19, 2021
Arrows re-sign Argentina's Tomas de la Vega, Canadian international Paul Ciulini
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Tomas de la Vega and Paul Ciulini and added second-round draft pick Bryce Worden. De la Vega, a 31-year-old Argentine international, spent the last two seas...
Nov 19, 2021