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‘cottonwoodSky’: Paintings by Theresa Potter and Lorene Runham
From cottonwood trees to skies, two artists call rural Alberta home! From beautiful prairie skies to cottonwood trees in their own backyard, these two Olds and area artists are showcasing their comple...
Jun 18, 2017
Iran calls missile attack on Syria militants a wider warning
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran says its ballistic missile strike targeting the Islamic State group in Syria was not only a response to deadly attacks in Tehran, but a powerful message to archrival Saudi Arabia a...
Jun 18, 2017
Gunmen attack resort in Mali's capital, killing 2
BAMAKO, Mali - Jihadis attacked a hotel resort Sunday in Mali’s capital, taking hostages at a spot popular with foreigners on the weekends. More than 30 people managed to escape though at least ...
Jun 18, 2017
Reports swirl about Beyonce's twins, but no confirmation yet
LOS ANGELES - Are Beyonce and Jay Z parents again? Mum’s the word from the parents and their reps, even though reports are flying that the much-anticipated twins have made their arrival. Several...
Jun 18, 2017
Insulating skin on high-rises has fueled fires before London
For the last decade, engineers specializing in fire safety have worried about the hidden danger posed by the kind of insulated metallic skin that transported flames up a high-rise apartment building i...
Jun 18, 2017
Islamic State poses a growing threat to Southeast Asia
WASHINGTON - Southeast Asia’s jihadis who fought by the hundreds for the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria now have a different battle closer to home in the southern Philippines. It’s ...
Jun 18, 2017
All hands on deck for emergency personnel bracing for Canada 150 bash in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Be alert but not alarmed, police are urging Canadians who will congregate under the Peace Tower next month for Canada 150 celebrations - a massive public gathering for which intelligence agen...
Jun 18, 2017
Hundreds of thousands at Brazil's massive gay pride parade
SAO PAULO - Hundreds of thousands of revelers gathered in Sao Paulo on Sunday for one of the world’s largest gay pride parades with this year’s event focusing on the threat of religious fu...
Jun 18, 2017
Toronto FC young striker Jordan Hamilton looks to make the most of his chances
TORONTO - Two shots, two goals. Jordan Hamilton has made the most of his 64 minutes of league action with Toronto FC this year. The latest was a delightful glancing header that sealed Toronto’s ...
Jun 18, 2017
Israel goodwill Ramadan efforts cut after Palestinian attack
JERUSALEM - Israel revoked on Sunday the permits of 200,000 Palestinians to enter Israel that were approved for the holy month of Ramadan following two near simultaneous Palestinian attacks on police ...
Jun 18, 2017