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Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) - Burkina Faso's ruling military junta issued a decree Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the natio...
Dec 06, 2024
Scotia Wealth makes $12,000 donation to Alzheimer Society
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories received a substantial donation on Friday from a Red Deer division of Scotia McLeod.A donation of $12,000 from Scotia Wealth Management will ...
Dec 06, 2024
Lawsuit against town of Sylvan Lake, mayor and CAO dropped
A lawsuit against the Town of Sylvan Lake, its mayor and CAO, by a sitting town councillor, has been formally dropped.The town confirmed as much in a statement on Dec. 6, noting it was withdrawn by Co...
Dec 06, 2024
Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair retired but still making a difference
Christine Sinclair may be retired from playing soccer but she continues to make a difference in the game. On Saturday, the former Canada captain - and now part owner of the new Northern Super League's...
Dec 06, 2024
Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are locking up quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year extension. The CFL team says the two sides have agreed to terms on a deal that runs through the 2027 season. The 26-yea...
Dec 06, 2024
Montreal's Lu Dort is defensive backbone of top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder
TORONTO - RJ Barrett was on one of the hottest stretches of his career, making more than 60 per cent of his field goals and leading his Toronto Raptors to three wins over four games. And then he ran i...
Dec 06, 2024
Teachers, parents share concerns about UCP's expansion of elementary screening tools
While the Government of Alberta believes new numeracy and literacy screening tools for kids in kindergarten, as well as those in Grades 1 through 5, will help student outcomes, both the Alberta Teache...
Dec 06, 2024
Red Bulls go into MLS Cup final with distinctly Canadian flavour in front office
With Marc de Grandpre as president and GM and Julian de Guzman as sporting director, the New York Red Bulls come with a distinctly Canadian flavour. On Saturday, both will be cheering on their team as...
Dec 06, 2024
Kinsmen Community Arenas set to reopen December 18
The Kinsmen Community Arenas will reopen later this month after the installation of a new chiller.The twin arena facility is set to return to action on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and facility bookings are alr...
Dec 06, 2024
Goveia brings passion to for football to new role as Ticats GM
HAMILTON - Ted Goveia's passion for his childhood team was evident as the lifelong football man was sworn in as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' new general manager on Friday. "When I was a kid, the minimum w...
Dec 06, 2024