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Dog in extremely poor state brought to Central Alberta Humane Society
Warning: The images below could be disturbing. Discretion is advised.Angel the chocolate lab mix is slowly getting healthier with assistance from the staff at Central Alberta Humane Society in Red Dee...
Dec 5, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Speech from the throne steeped in tradition, but this year brings new changes
OTTAWA - The opening of Parliament is steeped in centuries-old traditions, but this year some new elements - including a renovated train station and an astronaut - are bringing a modern touch to the c...
Dec 5, 2019
Edmonton's Chuba Hubbard named Big 12 top offensive player
IRVING, Texas - Edmonton native Chuba Hubbard, the NCAA rushing leader, has been named the Big 12 offensive player of the year. Conference sacks leader James Lynch from Baylor was named top defen...
Dec 5, 2019
Wisconsin officers on front lines in 2 student shootings
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Wisconsin high school resource officers have found themselves on the front lines in two student shootings in the past two days, underscoring how police in schools can face life-or-deat...
Dec 5, 2019
Centre Greg Worthington, halfback Ryan Brierley leave Toronto Wolfpack
TORONTO - Two Toronto Wolfpack players are moving on with halfback Ryan Brierley joining Hull Kingston Rovers permanently while centre Greg Worthington goes to Featherstone Rovers on loan. The departu...
Dec 5, 2019
Kamala Harris ends White House bid, citing lack of funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on Tuesday that she was ending her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, an abrupt close to a candidacy that held historic potent...
Dec 5, 2019
It's official: Calgary signs deal with Flames and Stampede for new arena
CALGARY - A deal to build a new arena in downtown Calgary is official after definitive agreements were signed between the city, the Calgary Flames hockey organization and the Calgary Stampede. Th...
Dec 5, 2019
Giuliani in Ukraine as Congress moves closer to impeachment
KYIV, Ukraine - President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani was in Ukraine on Thursday, reviving the efforts that landed him and Trump in the impeachment inquiry now roiling Washington. The...
Dec 5, 2019
Enhanced camera surveillance, stiffer panhandling fines floated in safety report
WINNIPEG - A recent spike in crime in downtown Winnipeg could be reversed with high-tech public surveillance cameras, a crackdown on panhandlers and other measures, the Manitoba Police Commission...
Dec 5, 2019
Kyle Julius returning home to coach Canadian league's Fraser Valley Bandits
Canada didn't have its own professional basketball league when Kyle Julius retired from playing in 2009. So while the 40-year-old is thrilled to be on the bench as head coach of th...
Dec 5, 2019