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Yamashita, Takeda pull away from the field at Women's British Open
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) - Miyu Yamashita started and finished with short birdie putts and was flawless in between as she posted a 7-under 65 on Friday to build a three-shot lead over Rio Takeda going in...
Aug 01, 2025
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph to suit up for Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph has been named to Canada's national men's summer U18 team for the upcoming 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in August.The defenceman was one of 25 players on the roster when it was unve...
Aug 01, 2025
Unhappy at his contract demands, Toronto FC trades winger Tyrese Spicer to Orlando
TORONTO - Unhappy at his contract demands, Toronto FC traded winger/wingback Tyrese Spicer to Orlando City SC on Friday in exchange for up to $550,000 (all figures in U.S. dollars) in general allocati...
Aug 01, 2025
Update 18: Alberta wildfire update
Wildfire activity is set to increase this weekend. Albertans are urged to take precautions to prevent wildfires caused by human activity.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 1)There are 61 wildfires ...
Aug 01, 2025
Canada's para hockey players join women, NHLers at 2026 orientation camps
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has invited 20 para hockey players to a national team orientation camp in Calgary as first step toward the 2026 Paralympic Games. The roster includes 16 players who helped Cana...
Aug 01, 2025
Canadian charity close to getting aid trucks into Gaza for first time since March
OTTAWA - Two months after announcing it had truckloads of food waiting to enter Gaza, a Canadian charity says it's finally about to get its first shipment of aid to desperate Palestinians since March....
Aug 01, 2025
Manitoba judge tosses lawsuit against disgraced former hockey coach Graham James
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Graham James, a convicted sex offender and former junior hockey coach. The suit alleged James sexually assaulted a Winnipeg man over two wee...
Aug 01, 2025
Alberta MLAs travel to Boston this weekend for National Conference of State Legislators
A trio of Alberta MLAs are headed to the National Conference of State Legislators in Boston this weekend.From Aug. 2-7, Glenn Van Dijken (Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock), and Chelsae Petrovic (Livingston...
Aug 01, 2025
Central Alberta golfers set to compete in 2025 Canadian All Abilities Championship
The field has been set for the 2025 Canadian All Abilities Championship and a pair of central Alberta golfers will compete.Blackfalds resident Liam LaFrance with the Wolf Creek Golf Resort and Red Dee...
Aug 01, 2025
Former Rebels Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Brandon Hagel invited to national men's team orientation camp
Former Red Deer Rebels Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Brandon Hagel have been invited to Canada's national men's team orientation camp.They'll join 42 other National Hockey League players, including three go...
Aug 01, 2025