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Vinícius and Brazil teammates wear black shirts in stand against racism
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Brazil sent a message against racism by swapping its bright yellow shirts for an all-black look during a friendly against Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday. Brazil said this was ...
Jun 17, 2023
'Beavers, lumberjacks': Finnish driver tips his cap to Canada at Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Spectators at the Canadian Grand Prix might notice a driver sporting a helmet that looks a lot like home. Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas said he wanted his special design for the race to re...
Jun 17, 2023
Military investigates sexual misconduct allegation against Snowbirds pilot
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Royal Canadian Air Force says it is investigating a sexual misconduct allegation against a Snowbirds pilot. The commanders of 1 and 2 Canadian Air Divisions issued a statement o...
Jun 17, 2023
Road closures in Ponoka for Stampede Parade
The Town of Ponoka says there will be a series of road closures associated with the upcoming Ponoka Stampede Parade, which goes June 30.The closures begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m.The parade will b...
Jun 17, 2023
Credit Unions of Alberta launch Women in Ag grant
The Credit Unions of Alberta has announced its new Women in Ag grant, an opportunity for Albertan women currently working in or planning to work in agriculture.The funding can be put towards their ag ...
Jun 17, 2023
Lacombe County taking nominations for 2023 Farm Family Award
Lacombe County, alongside the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce, are looking for the next recipient of the prestigious Farm Family Award.The award recognizes exceptional achievements and contri...
Jun 17, 2023
Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland in Euro qualifying
Erling Haaland scored on his return to Norway and it wasn't enough as Scotland came back to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep a perfect record in qualifying for next year's European Championship. Haaland o...
Jun 17, 2023
Sweden dispatches Canadian duo in round of 16 at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Sweden defeated Canada 8-5 Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts for the first time. Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Camp...
Jun 17, 2023
Canada's Michael Woods moves into first place at La Route d'Occitanie in France
Defending champion Michael Woods won the third stage of La Route d'Occitanie on Saturday to move into the overall lead with one stage remaining. The 36-year-old from Ottawa has a 10-second advantage o...
Jun 17, 2023
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz crashes in rainy final practice at Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Rainy weather at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve got the best of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who crashed out of the Canadian Grand Prix's final practice session Saturday. Sainz drew a red flag o...
Jun 17, 2023