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Red Deer County man sentenced in local armed robberies
A central Alberta man has been sentenced to 22 months in jail, less 95 days pre-trial custody, following a pair of armed robberies two months ago.Shawn Allen Dejongh, 32, of Red Deer County, was sente...
Apr 16, 2024

Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday ordered the closure of his country's embassy and consulates in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by E...
Apr 16, 2024

Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against 16 pharmaceutical companies that are alleged to have misled consumers about the efficacy and dangers of opioid me...
Apr 16, 2024

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) - Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-...
Apr 16, 2024

NHL clears Canadiens defenceman Logan Mailloux ahead of season finale
MONTREAL - The NHL says it has cleared Logan Mailloux for participation after the Montreal Canadiens recalled the defenceman Monday night ahead of their regular-season finale Tuesday. The 21-year-old ...
Apr 16, 2024

Market Watch: April 12
This week's highlightsGlobal equities trade lower as risks begin to pile upYields push new highs as rate cut expectations unwindBank of Canada holds rate steady, says it's more confident in inflation ...
Apr 16, 2024

Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based di...
Apr 16, 2024

Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based di...
Apr 16, 2024

Former teacher convicted of sexual interference given Conditional Sentence
A former teacher accused of sexually assaulting a central Alberta youth a year-and-a-half ago, has been given an 18-month Conditional Sentence Order (CSO).Tyler Kanten, 44, was sentenced in Red Deer C...
Apr 16, 2024

Celebrini remains top North American prospect in final NHL pre-draft rankings
NEW YORK - Boston University Macklin Celebrini remained the top North American skater in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings released Tuesday ahead of the 2024 entry draft. Celebrini, a 1...
Apr 16, 2024