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Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam near Kherson, warns of widespread flooding
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine they control, alerting residents further along the Dnipro River to evacuate and w...
Jun 05, 2023
Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL's hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights sei...
Jun 05, 2023
Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL's hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights sei...
Jun 05, 2023
Blue Jays starter Manoah lasts just one-third of an inning in blowout loss to Astros
TORONTO - Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah struggled mightily on Monday night, giving up six earned runs over just one-third of an inning as Toronto dropped an 11-4 decision to the Houston Astros. It was...
Jun 05, 2023
Bucks make hiring of Adrian Griffin official, news conference set for Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Adrian Griffin is getting his first head coaching job at the same place where he started out as an assistant. The Milwaukee Bucks officially announced Monday they have hired Griffin t...
Jun 05, 2023
B.C. officials push back on safe supply critics, seeing 'no sign' drugs are diverted
VICTORIA - British Columbia officials have rebutted claims that drugs prescribed through the province's safe supply program aimed at curbing overdoses are being re-sold to young people, helping fuel t...
Jun 05, 2023
Glendale Skatepark temporary closure
Officials with the City of Red Deer say the Glendale Skatepark will be temporarily closed as crews perform maintenance on the site.The park will be closed until Friday, June 9 as crews paint select su...
Jun 05, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic raises Progressive Pride Flag for Pride Month
In recognition of Pride Month, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) raised a Progressive Pride Flag on Monday in support of the 2SLGBTIA+ community.On the flagpole by the school's front entrance, the Progressiv...
Jun 05, 2023
Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is earmarking $1.5 million for LGBTQ community organizations to boost security measures at Pride parades and other events this summer. The money matches a request by a ...
Jun 05, 2023
Oklahoma school board approves what would be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in US
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A state school board in Oklahoma voted Monday to approve what would be the first publicly funded religious school in the nation, despite a warning from the state's attorney genera...
Jun 05, 2023