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Bombers expect Argos to remain true to their offensive identity even with new starter
Toronto will have a new starter under centre, but Winnipeg defensive back Brandon Alexander isn't expecting wholesale changes when the Blue Bombers visit the Argonauts on Saturday. Nick Arbuckle will ...
Aug 19, 2021
Experts praise Montreal's single-use plastics plan but say Canada has far to go
MONTREAL - Environmental experts are praising Montreal's decision to ban some kinds of single-use plastics, but they say Canada is still a long way from being plastic-free despite government promises....
Aug 19, 2021
Red Deer Public Schools won't require, but 'encourages' masks
Red Deer Public Schools will not require students to wear masks to start the year.Last week, the provincial government announced it would not make mask-wearing in schools mandatory, though it also gav...
Aug 19, 2021
TFC striker Altidore undergoes foot surgery, midfielder Priso done for season
Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore has undergone surgery on his right foot and his recovery is expected to take up to six weeks. Toronto FC said in a release that the surgery was carried out Thursday at...
Aug 19, 2021
Glendale not renewing Coyotes' arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement with the Arizona Coyotes beyond the upcoming NHL season, leaving the team's future in the state in doubt. The cit...
Aug 19, 2021
N.S. legislature increases Black, female presence, still has no Indigenous member
HALIFAX - The representation of Black and female members has risen notably in Nova Scotia's legislature following Tuesday's provincial election, but no one who identifies as Indigenous was elected in ...
Aug 19, 2021
Law Enforcement Torch Run's 'Free Our Finest' event returns to Red Deer
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Alberta is ready to make their return to events as they partner with Walmart for Free Our Finest. From August 27 to 29, the Parkland Mall Walm...
Aug 19, 2021
Sylvan Lake man wins $500,020 in Lotto Max draw
Ross Fraser of Sylvan Lake has been playing Lotto Max for a long time, and his dedication has finally paid off.A ticket Fraser bought for the June 22 draw was a winner to the tune of $500,020.He said ...
Aug 19, 2021
Back to class means more donations needed for Tools for School
A local program which collects school supplies is once again putting out the call for donations.Tools for School, which is facilitated by the Central Alberta Women's Outreach Centre, is done in partne...
Aug 19, 2021
Province announces $154M for continuing care in Indigenous communities
The Government of Alberta announced Thursday it is investing $154 million under its Continuing Care Capital Program to help Indigenous communities.The program offers one-time grants to support the bui...
Aug 19, 2021