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'Indescribable': Calgary officer killed in traffic stop leaves behind pregnant wife
CALGARY - A police officer killed while attempting a traffic stop last week was looking forward to becoming a father for the first time, his family said in a statement Monday. Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who...
Jan 04, 2021
Quebec gives Canadiens approval to play, while Manitoba shows support for plan
MONTREAL - Quebec is the third province to approve NHL games this season in Canada, leaving Manitoba and Ontario as the only jurisdictions not to announce a final decision. In an email to The Canadian...
Jan 04, 2021
NFL commentator Boomer Esiason ruffles feathers with criticism of both Streveler, CFL
Jake Thomas figured former teammate Chris Streveler had a free play.Troy Hill retuned a Streveler interception 84 yards for a touchdown Sunday to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a crucial 18-7 victory ov...
Jan 04, 2021
Conservative Senate leader Don Plett took brief personal trip to Mexico in December
OTTAWA - The Conservative leader in the Senate took a personal trip to Mexico shortly after Christmas. A spokesperson for Sen. Don Plett says the senator travelled to Mexico on Dec. 28. Upon his arriv...
Jan 04, 2021
NHL notebook: Thornton feels like a kid again ... Habs give thumbs-up to new faces
New Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton says he feels a lot younger since joining his new squad. "Just being around this useful energy gets me excited, and they've got a lot of it here," the 41-y...
Jan 04, 2021
Families of downed Ukrainian Flight 752 victims struggle with loss a year later
A broken cell phone and a muddied wallet were the only possessions Alireza Ghandchi received from Iran after his wife and two children were killed in a Ukrainian plane crash last year. "No luggage, no...
Jan 04, 2021
NDP MP's post on Israeli vaccinations in West Bank sparks social media dust-up
OTTAWA - A Twitter post by NDP MP Charlie Angus on Israel's vaccination policy has kicked up a storm of social media controversy. The online post links to an article in The Guardian newspaper that hig...
Jan 04, 2021
Central African Republic president Touadera reelected
BANGUI, Central African Republic - Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a second term in office, according to provisional results from the country's electoral commissio...
Jan 04, 2021
Nominations now being accepted for 2021 municipal and school board election
Eligible Red Deerians and central Albertans can now throw their name into the hat for the upcoming 2021 municipal election for mayor, city councillor, or school board trustee positions.Effective Jan, ...
Jan 04, 2021
Google workers form new labour union, a tech industry rarity
A group of Google engineers and other workers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for the labour movement in the tech industry. About 225 employees at Google and its pa...
Jan 04, 2021