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Four First Nations sign agreement-in-principle with B.C., federal governments
CANIM LAKE, British Columbia - A group of four First Nations in British Columbia’s Cariboo region have signed an agreement-in-principle with the provincial and federal governments, moving a step...
Jul 22, 2018
Activist to star as TV's first transgender superhero
BURBANK, Calif. - A transgender activist who won a discrimination lawsuit after her school refused to let her use the girls’ bathroom will be TV’s first transgender superhero. Nicole Maine...
Jul 22, 2018
Town of Ponoka seeking more input on proposed waste and recycling changes
The Town of Ponoka is inviting citizen input on proposed changes to the community's waste and recycling program. Officials say the input can be submitted through a Citizen Comment Form via an online s...
Jul 22, 2018
Westerner Days a homecoming for Dear Rouge
A live performance by Dear Rouge on the TD Main Stage at Westerner Days Saturday night was a homecoming of sorts for at least one half of the Vancouver-based duo. The group which was nominated for Pop...
Jul 22, 2018
Solarte's two-run homer caps comeback as Jays top Orioles to sweep series
TORONTO - J.A. Happ didn’t let the distraction of trade rumours seep into his performance Sunday in what could have been his last home start in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform. The veteran left-hand...
Jul 22, 2018
'Hamilton' creator announces arts fund for Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Lin-Manuel Miranda jumped up to a podium shortly after landing in Puerto Rico on Sunday to announce he has helped create a multimillion-dollar fund to boost the arts in the U.S...
Jul 22, 2018
Jets' defenceman Jacob Trouba awarded 1-year, $5.5M contract by arbitrator
WINNIPEG - An arbitrator has awarded Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jacob Trouba a one-year, US$5.5-million contract for the 2018-19 season, the NHL announced Sunday. Winnipeg has 48 hours to accept the rul...
Jul 22, 2018
19th-century ship washed up on English beach could have Nova Scotian link
HALIFAX - Researchers say remnants of a nearly 200-year-old ship washed up on an English beach could be the soggy remains of a Nova Scotian vessel. The shipwreck was discovered in 2016 by a local woma...
Jul 22, 2018
Over 21,000 attend day four of Westerner Days
The warm temperatures and sunshine in Red Deer brought the community together for the fourth day of Westerner Days Fair & Exposition on Saturday, with 21,047 guests passing through the gates, down...
Jul 22, 2018
Dozens rappel down Stantec Executive Place in support of Make a Wish Foundation
Dozens of Red Deerians set their fears aside on Saturday to rappel 12 stories down the side of Stantec Executive Place downtown, all in support of children with critical illnesses. The second annual R...
Jul 22, 2018