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Deposed president evacuated from Mali for medical treatment
BAMAKO, Mali - Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the Malian president ousted by a military coup in August, was evacuated late Saturday to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment, a diplomat said. The 75-...
Sep 05, 2020
Red Shed Malting earns top honours for its uniqueness
One of Alberta's premier contributors to the craft beer industry is celebrating more recognition for the stellar crops they're offering.Red Shed Malting was announced this week as the 'overall' and 'u...
Sep 05, 2020
Australian Blake Wallace leaves Toronto Wolfpack to join Leigh Centurions
TORONTO - Australian Blake Wallace has left the Toronto Wolfpack for Leigh Centurions. The 28-year-old halfback was part of the Wolfpack's inaugural roster in 2017 and went on to score 48 tries in 57 ...
Sep 05, 2020
Pospisil through to fourth round after upset of Bautista Agut at US Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Vasek Pospisil rallied from a set down on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the first time in his career. The Vancouver player edged No. ...
Sep 05, 2020
174,000 Albertans living with FASD on 21st annual awareness day
This Wednesday, September 9 is International FASD Awareness Day, which is also part of FASD Awareness Month.FASD, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, is a health condition caused by exposure of a fetu...
Sep 05, 2020
Puppy fraud is on the rise, as scammers play on pet lovers' isolation amid pandemic
OTTAWA - The Better Business Bureau says puppy scams are a growing problem across the country as fraudsters look to take advantage of lonely pet lovers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bureau says Ca...
Sep 05, 2020
Downtown Red Deer the site of upcoming Save the Stages event
Several central Alberta breweries and downtown Red Deer business owners are banding together and setting the stage for a boost to the city's core.On Sept. 18, at the Ross Street Stage, a Save Our Stag...
Sep 05, 2020
Barcelona fans relieved after Messi says he will stay
BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona fans breathed a collective sigh of relief a day after Lionel Messi said he would wait a year in his desire to seek success elsewhere. Argentine great Messi announced Frida...
Sep 05, 2020
Bottle drive this weekend for victims of downtown fire
A bottle drive is being held all day Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 5-6) with proceeds to help the victims of a downtown fire last month.The fire happened Aug. 24 at 5129 50 Avenue and the cause remains u...
Sep 05, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 5
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:56 a.m. EDT on Sept. 5, 2020: There are 131,293 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 63,117 confirmed (including 5,767 deaths, 55,724 ...
Sep 05, 2020