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Paraguay getting seventh donation of equipment from central Alberta firefighters
A city in Paraguay is benefiting once again from the generosity of firefighters in Alberta.It was announced Monday that for the seventh time, the Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad will send a tr...
Jun 24, 2019 (Alberta Society for Firefighters Abroad - Facebook)
Lawyer: Gooding Jr.'s accuser 'troubled,' groping case bogus
NEW YORK - Cuba Gooding Jr.'s lawyer is urging a judge to dismiss the forcible touching case that landed the actor in handcuffs two weeks ago, arguing that witnesses and security video contradict a wo...
Jun 24, 2019
Stroman on Yanks trade speculation: 'I love bright lights'
NEW YORK - Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman likes pitching in the Bronx, and he'd love it even more if he wasn't facing the Bombers. Asked Monday at Yankee Stadium about trade speculation connect...
Jun 24, 2019
Alberta government, Opposition swap accusations, attacks in earplug debate
EDMONTON - Alberta's earplug debate got louder Monday as the Opposition NDP accused Premier Jason Kenney of lying and sought to have Government House Leader Jason Nixon f...
Jun 24, 2019
Jeremiah Masoli leads Ticats to convincing road win over arch-rival Argonauts
TORONTO - Jeremiah Masoli and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence found themselves Saturday night. Masoli threw three TD passes and ran for another as Hamilton's offence rolled up 604 net yards in a lops...
Jun 24, 2019
Monarchy cost British taxpayers $85.2 million last year
LONDON - Buckingham Palace says the monarchy cost British taxpayers 67 million pounds ($85.2 million) during 2018-19, a 41% increase on the previous financial year. The number rose primarily because o...
Jun 24, 2019
Ponoka Mounties lay charges following break-ins
Following an investigation into three break and enters that occurred in late May, RCMP have arrested and charged one male from Ponoka. Property from the three different break-ins was recovered and ret...
Jun 24, 2019 RCMP
Police release hundreds of files from Smollett investigation
Chicago police have released hundreds of files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including footage that shows the actor with his face blurred and wearing ...
Jun 24, 2019
Power outage scheduled for parts of Normandeau starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Tuesday June 25, there will be multiple power outages in areas of Normandeau over the course of the next three weeks.Outages will begin at 9 a.m. and typically be done by 4 p.m. whi...
Jun 24, 2019
Bounty hunter's wife remains in coma in Honolulu hospital
HONOLULU - The wife of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman remained in a medically induced coma Monday so that she can be treated without suffering pain. Beth Chapman was diagn...
Jun 24, 2019