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Canada adds Ardron, Parfrey for second leg of Rugby World Cup qualifier in Chile
Coach Kingsley Jones has made two changes to his starting lineup for Canada's weekend rematch with Chile in their Rugby World Cup qualifying series. The 21st-ranked Canadian men hold a one-point edge ...
Oct 07, 2021

We the North: Yellowknife-based skip Kerry Galusha posting strong results this season
A decision to travel to more events this season has paid immediate dividends for Yellowknife skip Kerry Galusha and her curling team. Her side is ranked fourth in the country after reaching two finals...
Oct 07, 2021

Friends, rivals Collaros and Harris set to clash when Bombers host Elks
WINNIPEG - Quarterbacks Zach Collaros and Trevor Harris may be foes on the football field, but they're also friends who support each other. Harris and the Edmonton Elks (2-5) visit Collaros and the CF...
Oct 07, 2021

RCMP reminds motorists to be thankful for safe drivers this long weekend
October is here, and with it comes Thanksgiving. During this time of year there is an increase of people travelling. The Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) wants to remind everyone using the road...
Oct 07, 2021

COVID-19 shot 'could save your life,' RCMP boss says after federal vaccination order
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is encouraging vaccination against COVID-19 a day after the Liberal government announced Mounties must be immunized. In a tweet today, Lucki urges getting vacci...
Oct 07, 2021

Expert tells Nunavut inquest many police tools not effective in cold weather
GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut - A use of force expert says an RCMP officer who shot and killed an armed man in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, in 2016 didn't have effective, less-lethal options he could have used that day...
Oct 07, 2021

Lacombe on the path to be a Dementia Friendly Community
The City of Lacombe is looking to follow Innisfail's lead, by taking steps to be known as a Dementia Friendly Community.Realted: Innisfail received a special award last month for their efforts to beco...
Oct 07, 2021

Chief of Joyce Echaquan's community says trust in Quebec health-care system returning
JOLIETTE, Que. - The chief of the Atikamekw Council of Manawan says members of his community are slowly regaining their trust in Quebec's health-care system. Paul-mile Ottawa told reporters today that...
Oct 07, 2021

Court says Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas should be dismissed
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A federal magistrate judge in Nevada is siding with Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers against a woman who sued for more than the $375,000 in hush money she received in 2010 after saying the...
Oct 07, 2021

Price's decision to enter NHL/NHLPA assistance program supported by family, team
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price voluntarily entered the NHL and NHL Players' Association's joint assistance program on Thursday, and his decision was supported by family, former teammates an...
Oct 07, 2021