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Reducing the risk of West Nile virus infection
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection."With exposure to mosquitoes comes risk of West Nile virus," ...
Jul 22, 2019
Prosecutor: Cristiano Ronaldo won't face Vegas rape charge
LAS VEGAS - Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, the city's top prosecutor said ...
Jul 22, 2019
New NHL arena in Calgary back on the table, tentative agreement struck
CALGARY - Plans for a new arena in Calgary to replace the Saddledome are accelerating with a tentative agreement in place. The city, the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampede, wh...
Jul 22, 2019
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