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Babe Ruth's 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark. The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run was auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million. S...
Dec 17, 2019
The Grim Reaper: Former tough guy details unconventional path in new book
The worst beating of Stu Grimson's career turned into a moment of clarity for one of hockey's premier tough guys. Playing in just his fourth NHL game, Grimson and the Calgary Flames wer...
Dec 17, 2019
No bond for ex-Mexico security official charged with bribery
DALLAS - A judge on Tuesday ordered Mexico's former top security official to remain held without bond in a Texas jail as he awaits trial for allegedly accepting a fortune in drug-money bribes for lett...
Dec 17, 2019
Canada looking at military engineers, on-the-ground training for peacekeeping
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada is exploring the possible deployment of military engineers as the Liberal government considers ways to step up its support to United Nations peaceke...
Dec 17, 2019
Arsenal loses to Man City as Spurs go 5th with Man U drawing
LONDON - Tottenham is enjoying a resurgence in the Premier League, while Arsenal and Manchester United are wilting. Only four points now separate the teams in the Premier League but their recent fortu...
Dec 17, 2019
Captain Christine Sinclair honoured as Canada Soccer Player of the Decade
TORONTO - Christine Sinclair, who is one goal away from tying Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184, has been named the Canada Soccer Player of the Decade. The special award honours the 36-year-old...
Dec 17, 2019
Red Deer College hosting events for aspiring entrepreneurs
Red Deer College will be hosting two events this winter to help educate, encourage and support future small business owners from across central Alberta. The free Business Basics for the Aspiring Entre...
Dec 17, 2019
Indians trade two-time Cy Young winner Kluber to Rangers
CLEVELAND - Corey Kluber led by example and excellence in Cleveland. The Texas Rangers are hoping he can do the same for them. The Indians traded the two-time Cy Young Award winner - and their unquest...
Dec 17, 2019
Whitecaps trade goalkeeper MacMath to Salt Lake for targeted allocation money
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired US$50,000 of 2020 targeted allocation money from Real Salt Lake in exchange for goalkeeper Zac MacMath. The 28-year-old MacMath spent one season with ...
Dec 17, 2019
Town of Rocky working to create closer ties with neighbours
It's all about getting to know each other and working together.Last Wednesday, the Town of Rocky Mountain House hosted their first meeting between O'Chiese First Nation, Sunchild First Nation and Clea...
Dec 17, 2019 Pictured are O’Chiese First Nation councillors Barry Saulteaux, Sandra Beaverbone and Robert Strawberry, Sunchild First Nation Chief Johnathan Frencheater, Clearwater County Reeve Timothy Hoven, Tammy Burke Mayor of Rocky Mountain House Burke and O’Chiese First Nation Chief Douglas Beaverbones (Photo from Town of Rocky Mountain House)