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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India
American seismologists say a magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook a remote part of India near the border with China early Wednesday, in a mountainous region that has experienced huge quakes in the past. U.S...
Apr 23, 2019
Handful of US states are poised to legalize sports betting
HELENA, Mont. - The number of states allowing sports betting is poised to expand. Governors in Montana and Iowa are considering measures that would allow residents to wager on sports, while Indiana la...
Apr 23, 2019
Handful of US states are poised to legalize sports betting
HELENA, Mont. - The number of states allowing sports betting is poised to expand. Governors in Montana and Iowa are considering measures that would allow residents to wager on sports, while Indiana la...
Apr 23, 2019
Province halts work on Edmonton superlab
EDMONTON-Alberta has halted construction of a medical superlab, saying it wants to allow the just-elected United Conservative government time to review the project.An Alberta infrastructure representa...
Apr 23, 2019
Egypt voters approve referendum extending president's rule
CAIRO - Voters in Egypt approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030, election officials said Tuesday, a move that critics fear will cement...
Apr 23, 2019
Drumheller man charged for hoax bomb
A Drumheller man is facing charges after a hoax bomb was discovered in his apartment.Drumheller RCMP and the Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at the apartment dwelling, leading to the...
Apr 23, 2019
Man dies after jet boat overturns on river in northern Alberta
GRANDE PRAIRIE - Police say a 45-year old man has died after a jet boat hit strong rapids and overturned on a river in northwest Alberta. RCMP and emergency services responded Monday afternoon to the ...
Apr 23, 2019
Where the wild cards are: wiping out favourites in this year's NHL playoffs
Wild-card winners are the story of this season's NHL playoffs. The Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars upended the NHL's No. 1, No. 2 and No. 8 teams respectively in the po...
Apr 23, 2019
Shots fired at O'Chiese First Nation
RCMP in Rocky Mountain House are investigating after shots were fired this morning at a residence on the O'Chiese First Nation.Mounties say the incident happened just before 7 a.m. Two people inside t...
Apr 23, 2019
Toronto FC looks forward to return of veteran defender Drew Moor from injury
TORONTO - Veteran defender Drew Moor was back in training Tuesday, welcome news for a Toronto FC team that has yet to find its defensive footing this season. Toronto (4-1-1) leads the MLS in offence, ...
Apr 23, 2019