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Mother of girl bitten by Saskatoon police dog blames handler, not animal
SASKATOON - The mother of a six-year-old girl bitten by a Saskatoon police dog says she doesn’t want the animal to be put down. Leslie Welder’s daughter, Autumn Clifford, was home outside ...
Jun 12, 2018
Registration open for 10th Berry Architecture Community Wellness Ride
On Saturday, August 11, cyclists of all ages and abilities will gather at Berry Architecture + Associates to take part in the 10th annual Berry Architecture Community Wellness Ride. The cycling event ...
Jun 12, 2018
Walk for ALS set for this weekend in Drayton Valley
The first annual Walk for ALS is set go this weekend in Drayton Valley in a bid to help build awareness for the disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that gradually paralyzes peopl...
Jun 12, 2018
B.C. child representative has 'grave concerns' about oversight of group homes
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is failing to adequately screen staff caring for children and youth inside group homes, exposing vulnerable young people to unacceptable risk and harm, says the province&#...
Jun 12, 2018
Lather Up named early 2-1 favourite for $1-million Pepsi North America Cup
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Doug McNair is hoping the third time is the charm at the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. The native of Guelph, Ont., will drive Stay Hungry in Canada’s richest harness ...
Jun 12, 2018
Actress Rose McGowan indicted on cocaine charge in Virginia
LEESBURG, Va. - A grand jury in Virginia has indicted actress and activist Rose McGowan on one felony count of cocaine possession. News outlets report the panel handed down the indictment Monday. Char...
Jun 12, 2018
Quebec national assembly adopts motion aimed at making sport abuse-free
MONTREAL - One of the women sexually assaulted by former ski coach Bertrand Charest said she was “super-relieved” after Quebec’s national assembly adopted a motion Tuesday aimed at m...
Jun 12, 2018
Abandoned baby moose, 'begging for attention,' befriends dog
WALLAGRASS, Maine - A dog and a young moose have forged an unlikely friendship in Maine. WMTW-TV reports Wallagrass resident Shannon Lugdon and her dog, Leo, spotted the week-old moose alone on Sunday...
Jun 12, 2018
Some Americans say friendly ties with Canada will persist despite Trump tirades
MONTREAL - U.S. President Donald Trump’s sharp comments against Canada over trade are just a blip in an otherwise unbreakable, long-standing friendship, say some Americans living in the northeas...
Jun 12, 2018
PAMZ AGM happening June 20 in Sundre
The Parkland Airshed Management Zone’s (PAMZ) Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the Sundre Arts Development Centre (100 - 2nd Avenue NW, Sundre AB). This is...
Jun 12, 2018