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Penny Oleksiak wins 100 freestyle, but not satisfied with performance
EDMONTON - Penny Oleksiak is still trying to find her Olympic form. She took a step forward in the right direction at the 2018 Canadian Swimming Trials on Thursday with a gold medal in the women’...
Jul 19, 2018
Councillor wants mandatory leave for civic politicians facing criminal charges
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg city councillor is calling for tougher rules for municipal politicians who get in trouble with the law. Cindy Gilroy wants the province to change the city’s charter to make...
Jul 19, 2018
Big move for Big Bird: Sesame Street is entering classrooms
SEATTLE - Sesame Street is taking its beloved, critically acclaimed brand of educational television into the highly profitable world of classroom curriculum - a move that experts say could open the do...
Jul 19, 2018
No decision on B.C. school stabbing suspect's mental fitness for trial
COQUITLAM, B.C. - A review board failed to reach a decision Thursday on whether a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death inside her Abbotsford, B.C., high school is mentally fit to stand ...
Jul 19, 2018
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch ended for Drayton Valley and area
ENDED: The severe thunderstorm watch for Drayton Valley and surrounding area has ended. ————————————————...
Jul 19, 2018
Chili Cook Off raises funds for Kidney Foundation
A popular off-site Westerner Days event raised more money for a great cause on Thursday. The Annual BIG 105 and 106.7 The Drive Chili Cook Off, held in the London Drugs parking lot at Southpointe Comm...
Jul 19, 2018
Innovative project to reduce Sylvan Lake landfill waste still under negotiations
Negotiations between the Town of Sylvan Lake and an Alberta-based waste conversion company have taken a positive turn. rdnewsNOW reported in March that the Town was looking at entering into an agreeme...
Jul 19, 2018
From faith worker to cabinet minister, Tassi is ready to be voice for seniors
OTTAWA - For years Filomena Tassi, a chaplain before entering politics, made time to listen to older members of the community. Now, as the new federal minister for seniors, she will not only be hearin...
Jul 19, 2018
Count shows homeless numbers holding steady, more seeking shelter services
Red Deer's overall homeless population hasn't dropped much over the past two years, according to the latest Point in Time (PIT) Count. The number show 144 individuals are currently experiencing homele...
Jul 19, 2018
AP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likely
OKLAHOMA CITY - Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City. A person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press the Thunder are sending Anthony and a 2022 protected first-round pick to Atla...
Jul 19, 2018