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Experts say parents are first line of defence in preventing sexual abuse in sports
Sara Austin says parents enrolling their children in athletic programs this fall can take an important step to help prevent sexual abuse. Just talk. Austin, the CEO of the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advoca...
Oct 26, 2018
Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: October 18-25
Here is the report from the Drayton Valley RCMP Detachment for the week of Oct. 18-25. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding any of these unsolved occurrences to call 780-...
Oct 26, 2018
Victorian Self-Care: Dr. Macaura’s “Blood Circulator”
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Victorian Massagers Dr. Gerald Macaura patented a device he dubbed a "blood circulator" in 1869. The device utilized a hand-crank to pulsate, creating a vi...
Oct 26, 2018
The Real Scientist That Inspired Frankenstein
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! The Real Dr. Frankenstein When asked what inspired her to write her tale of gothic horror, Frankenstein author Mary Shelley often says she wrote her book i...
Oct 26, 2018
5 Animal “Facts” Snapple Got Wrong
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Snapple, the tea and juice brand, is still using its "Real Facts" campaign, but these truths are not always entirely accurate, especially when it comes to ...
Oct 26, 2018
Princess Leia’s Hair Was Inspired By Real Mexican Rebels
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Princess Leia's Hair Star Wars heroine Princess Leia was fearless in battle, dedicated to taking down the Empire, and one of the Rebel Alliance's greatest ...
Oct 26, 2018
Move up to light-heavyweight working in and outside the cage for Anthony Smith
Life has changed for the better for UFC contender Anthony (Lionheart) Smith since moving up a weight class to light-heavyweight earlier this year. Cutting weight to make 185 pounds as a middleweight p...
Oct 26, 2018
Evan Dunfee race walks 25K for 25 days to raise money for KidSport BC
Evan Dunfee can’t imagine his life without race walking. So the 28-year-old from Richmond, B.C., has spent the past 25 days walking in hopes to help other kids realize the transformative power o...
Oct 26, 2018
Family calls for inquest into death of former Grassy Narrows First Nation chief
TORONTO - The family of an Ontario First Nation chief who was a vocal advocate for a community plagued by a mercury-contaminated river called Friday for an inquest into his death, saying it was needed...
Oct 26, 2018
Gifted Red Deer musicians to receive prestigious honour
Three young musicians from Red Deer are being honoured for their prowess by The Royal Conservatory. The Gold Medal Awards recognize student achievements and acknowledge their dedicated teachers' contr...
Oct 26, 2018