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Joe Arpaio's troubled legacy lingers despite his conviction
PHOENIX - The criminal conviction of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio marks the ultimate repudiation of his tactics, but the fallout over his legacy is still being felt across Phoenix. The taxpayer cost from...
Jul 31, 2017
Los Angeles reaches deal with Olympic leaders for 2028 Games
Los Angeles has reached an agreement with International Olympic leaders that will open the way for the city to host the 2028 Summer Games, while ceding the 2024 Games to rival Paris, officials announc...
Jul 31, 2017
Four Quebecers injured in boat crash off island in Puerto Rico: family member
MONTREAL - Four members of the same Quebec family were among the people injured in a recent boating crash in Puerto Rico, a relative said Monday. Vincent Boileau said his father-in-law suffered broken...
Jul 31, 2017
B.C. braces for heat wave expected to shatter temperature records
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is encouraging people to keep cool and drink lots of water as British Columbia’s south coast braces for a heat wave, while smoke from wildfires has prompted a sepa...
Jul 31, 2017
Animal cruelty investigation underway into Ontario property overrun by cats
Ontario’s animal welfare organization says a hoarding issue may have contributed to a situation at an abandoned rural property where local rescue groups say they’ve found dozens of cats, b...
Jul 31, 2017
Calgary city administration: Olympic bid decision should wait until costs known
Calgary’s city administration has raised concerns over how bidding for the 2026 Winter Olympics could affect municipal finances, but says the idea deserves further examination. A report highligh...
Jul 31, 2017
Coderre satisfied with Montreal's first Formula E race, which he says drew 45,000
MONTREAL - The mayor of Montreal and promoters expressed satisfaction Monday with the city’s first-ever Formula E race, which they claim drew 45,000 spectators to the downtown core during the we...
Jul 31, 2017
School and playground zone times to change Tuesday
Motorists in Red Deer are reminded that school and playground zones will follow new times beginning Tuesday. The City of Red Deer is changing the effective times so they are easier to remember: –...
Jul 31, 2017
Trump's travel ban keeps orphan kids from US foster families
SAN FRANCISCO - Tianna Rooney has already bought the poster board for the sign she’ll wave when the 16-year-old refugee boy her family is taking in arrives in the United States. Rooney knows the...
Jul 31, 2017
St. Patrick's opening soon for another school year
St. Patrick’s Community School offers a year round schooling program to students in Red Deer and will begin its 2017-2018 school year on Thursday, August 10, 2017. St. Patrick’s Community ...
Jul 31, 2017