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Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new name
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians will consult with Native American groups as they consider changing the name of their franchise for the first time since 1915. Owner Paul Dolan gave more details on th...
Jul 23, 2020
Two charged after RCMP seize hundreds of stolen items and collectables in Red Deer search warrant
Two people are facing charges following the recovery of hundreds of items and stolen property during a search warrant in Red Deer last week.On July 17, RCMP say a search warrant was executed by the Cr...
Jul 23, 2020
Alberta, Ottawa agree on one-year child care deal with some COVID money
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals and Alberta's United Conservatives have agreed on a one-year extension to child-care funding that will also help offset costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Albert...
Jul 23, 2020
'We failed him:' Saskatchewan health officials sorry over man's drowning death
REGINA - A young man pleaded for help as he was being led out of a hospital by security before taking his own life in a lake on the Saskatchewan legislature grounds. The final moments ...
Jul 23, 2020
Evansburg’s Thrive Community Garden celebrates grand opening
Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Eglinski and Councillor Cherniawsky-Voigtwere on hand on July 10 to mark the 4th Grand Opening of the Thrive Community Garden and to appreciate the fruit of local gardeners...
Jul 23, 2020
Lake Louise ski resort loses appeal of $2M fine for cutting endangered trees
CALGARY - An Alberta judge has upheld a $2.1 million fine against a world-renowned ski resort for cutting down endangered trees nearly seven years ago.Lake Louise Ski Resort pleaded guilty in 2017 to ...
Jul 23, 2020
Tories, NDP call on ethics watchdog to launch new probe of Morneau over WE trips
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are asking the federal ethics watchdog to widen his probe of Bill Morneau regarding the WE organization as the finance minister continues to face calls for his resigna...
Jul 23, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps, Chicago Fire forced off the field in Florida weather delay
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The weather forced the Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Fire SC off the field Thursday at the MLS is Back Tournament. Tied 0-0, the game was halted in the 64th minute as lightn...
Jul 23, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack want to become the Green Bay Packers of rugby. Help is needed
TORONTO - David Argyle has a dream. And he's looking for help to make it happen. The majority owner of the Toronto Wolfpack reluctantly put his transatlantic rugby league team on the shelf Monday, at ...
Jul 23, 2020
Olympic rowing champ McBean reminds athletes that they're writing their story
TORONTO - Marnie McBean has a message for Canada's Olympic athletes: however they navigate these turbulent times will be part of a story they'll tell for the rest of their lives. Friday marks one year...
Jul 23, 2020