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AP source: Another Marlins player tests positive; 16 total
NEW YORK - Another player with the Miami Marlins has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the team's total to 16 players, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke to T...
Jul 29, 2020
Cycling Canada announces road and track teams for the Tokyo Olympics
OTTAWA - Cycling Canada has nominated its road and track teams for the Tokyo Olympics. The organizations said Wednesday in a joint press release with the Canadian Olympic Committee that nine women and...
Jul 29, 2020
Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams headed to the NRL's Sydney Roosters
Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams is on the move, with the Sydney Roosters looking forward to adding the former All Black to its lineup. The former All Black posted a social media photo of him...
Jul 29, 2020
Aviation tour to showcase Drayton Valley Airport and surrounding area
Showcasing the Drayton Valley area's business, tourism, recreation, and educational opportunities is the goal behind an event being held at the Drayton Valley Industrial Airport next month. On Aug. 8,...
Jul 29, 2020
Town of Ponoka launches summer photo contest
The Town of Ponoka is inviting local citizens to submit photos that showcase Ponoka and the people who live here. "With many activities to enjoy during the summer months in our community, we want to c...
Jul 29, 2020
WE-sponsored travel for donors not the norm for other charities: experts
OTTAWA - Charity experts say covering the costs of overseas trips by donors is an unusual practice, even though the WE organization says it can lead to bigger donations. Finance Minister Bill Mor...
Jul 29, 2020
Beef processing still pushed back but recovering amid COVID-19
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With closures and near closures of meatpacking plants this spring due to COVID-19, the industry saw everything fall behind.Now the processing industry and supply chain are starting ...
Jul 29, 2020
Mayor’s Garden Party goes on tour amidst COVID-19
Like everywhere else in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the cancellation or modification of many celebrated summertime events and traditions in central Alberta, including the Mayor's Garde...
Jul 29, 2020
Case for Red Deer man accused of child luring headed to resolution
A resolution appears to be in the works for a Red Deer man accused of attempting to lure multiple children for sexual purposes.Wayne Taylor, 59, was arrested on May 29 of this year by Red Deer RCMP an...
Jul 29, 2020
St. John's Roman Catholic corporation liable for abuses at orphanage: appeals court
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's highest court says the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John's is financially liable for sexual abuse at the Mount Cashel orphanage in the 195...
Jul 29, 2020