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Westerner Days 2019 sees record attendance on final day
Sunny skies and warm temperatures are being credited with helping the Westerner Days Fair and Exposition set a new attendance record on Sunday.Officials say over 29,453 guests passed through the gates...
Jul 22, 2019
Correction: Sweden-Rapper story
BERLIN - In a story July 20 about President Donald Trump advocating with Sweden on behalf of A$AP Rocky, The Associated Press erroneously reported the rapper's real last name. It is Mayers, not May. A...
Jul 22, 2019
Court dismisses challenge of deal that helps U.S. nab tax cheats in Canada
OTTAWA - A judge says a Canada-U.S. deal aimed at zeroing in on tax cheats north of the border does not violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In a ruling today, Federal Court of C...
Jul 22, 2019
Red Deer man arrested for vehicle arsons
A Red Deer man is facing arson charges after two vehicles were set on fire early Monday morning. At 3:25 a.m., Red Deer RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services were called to a Terrace Park where a vehic...
Jul 22, 2019 One of two vehicles set on fire in Red Deer early Monday morning. (Glenn Rhodes)
Indictment handed up in 'Real Housewives' home invasion
FREEHOLD, N.J. - A man has been indicted in the home invasion of a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member. James Mainello also faces robbery, aggravated assault and other charges in the in...
Jul 22, 2019
Novillo leaves Impact after contract terminated
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and Harry Novillo have agreed to mutually terminate the midfielder's contract. The 27-year-old Novillo appeared in 11 games, including five starts, in his first MLS seas...
Jul 22, 2019
Quebec police raise eyebrows with sarcastic responses to online critics
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are raising eyebrows with their sarcastic responses to critical comments on their Facebook page. One response to a comment on the force's official Fa...
Jul 22, 2019
Oland murder case highlights having enough money can be key to successful defence
FREDERICTON - Legal experts say Dennis Oland didn't get any special treatment before the courts in his murder re-trial, but the case shows how having money can make a difference in mounting a successf...
Jul 22, 2019
Health officials to meet with Attawapiskat families about water: O'Regan
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says the federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, including sending...
Jul 22, 2019
Drayton Valley partners with Telus to help address safety concerns through technology
The Town of Drayton Valley is teaming up with Telus to undertake a Smart Communities initiative in hopes of increasing security and addressing safety concerns through the use of technology. Town offic...
Jul 22, 2019