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1 dies in Albuquerque school shooting; student detained
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - One student was killed and another was taken into custody Friday after a shooting at a middle school near downtown Albuquerque during the lunch hour, police said. The gunfire ...
Aug 13, 2021
School divisions and more react to extension of public health measures
Reaction from school divisions is mixed following Friday morning's announcement about public health measures and Alberta Education's back-to-school plans. Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education, join...
Aug 13, 2021
Boston's famed Skinny House back on market, listed for $1.2M
BOSTON (AP) - Boston's famous Skinny House is on sale again for a whopping $1.2 million. The vertically rectangular-shaped house was listed Monday, the first time it's been on the market since 2017. F...
Aug 13, 2021
Billy Mayfair leads after first round at Shaw Charity Classic; Mike Weir in second
CALGARY - Billy Mayfair had a hot start with six birdies in his first 10 holes on his way to carding a round of 8-under 62 at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club on Friday. Mayfair, 55, who recently ...
Aug 13, 2021
Red Deer with 85 active cases of COVID-19, most since June 16
Red Deer now sits at 85 active cases of COVID-19, up nine since Thursday.The city's total number of recorded cases is up 12 to 5,896, while recoveries are up three to 5,768.Red Deer's death toll stemm...
Aug 13, 2021
Roughriders look for steady effort against Ticats after wild Week 1 win
REGINA - After a roller-coaster victory in Week 1, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking for a complete effort when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats come to town on Saturday. Saskatchewan's season opener ag...
Aug 13, 2021
Veterans Van Zeyl, Laurent return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats active roster versus Riders
REGINA - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have returned injured Canadian veterans Chris Van Zeyl and Ted Laurent to their active roster. Hamilton (0-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0) on Saturday nig...
Aug 13, 2021
Mark Smith, coach of bronze medal-winning softball team, retires after 43-year career
The coach of Canada's bronze medal-winning softball team is calling it quits. Mark Smith has announced his retirement after a playing and coaching career that spanned more than four decades. Smith's p...
Aug 13, 2021
Lethbridge Police charge 10 males in human trafficking investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 10 people in Lethbridge have been charged in connection with an alleged human trafficking operation.The Lethbridge Police Service, in collaboration with the RCMP, the Calgary Police S...
Aug 13, 2021
Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field
The '21 Queen's Plate is giving Jim Lawson plenty of reasons to smile these days. For the first time since 2019, fans will be allowed into Woodbine Racetrack to watch the first jewel of the OLG Canadi...
Aug 13, 2021