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Flint Firebirds put ugly past behind them, gunning for deep playoff push
After some very low points in their tumultuous history, the Flint Firebirds are being taken seriously. And it was no easy task making it happen. The Firebirds had a questionable reputation at bes...
Feb 13, 2020
Ex-Dallas officer not guilty of assault in fatal shooting
DALLAS - A former Dallas police officer who opened fire on a 21-year-old woman driving a stolen car in January 2017 is not guilty of assault in her death, a jury decided Thursday. Christopher Hess was...
Feb 13, 2020
Government charts path toward supporting PTSD sufferers
OTTAWA - The federal government has released its plan to improve support for people who are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. The plan from Health Minister Patty Hajdu charts a path for how ...
Feb 13, 2020
Edmonton Eskimos' GM Sunderland busy on the opening day of CFL free agency
TORONTO - It was a busy opening day of CFL free agency for Brock Sunderland. The Edmonton GM added nine new players and a former Eskimo while re-signing another after the free-agen...
Feb 13, 2020
Canadian Alphonso Davies back training with Bayern after ankle issue
MUNICH - Canadian international Alphonso Davies returned to training Thursday, one day after leaving practice early with what Bayern Munich called "slight ankle problems." Bayern, which currently...
Feb 13, 2020
DA deciding whether to investigate James Brown's death
ATLANTA - A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation after meeting with a woman who says she has evidence legendary singer James Brown's death was caused by another per...
Feb 13, 2020
US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and two of its U.S. subsidiaries, accusing the company in a plot to steal trade secrets from compet...
Feb 13, 2020
Attorney general says Oklahoma to resume executions
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma plans to resume executing death-row inmates, five years after lethal injections were put on hold following a series of death-chamber mishaps, state officials announced Thursda...
Feb 13, 2020
Drayton Valley RCMP report: Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
February 69:46 am - Drayton Valley - 48A Ave - Complainant reported a suspicious truck parked by a neighbour whom he knew wasn't home, and the truck then went further up the street. Members attended, ...
Feb 13, 2020
Brent Sutter reflects on 1,000 games as Rebels head coach
It's another milestone in the coaching career of Brent Sutter. The long-time Red Deer Rebels boss coached his 1,000 WHL game Wednesday versus the Vancouver Giants. Sutter took the coaching reins after...
Feb 13, 2020 (Photo: Rob Wallator)