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US arrests former Panama president sought for extradition
MIAMI - U.S. authorities arrested former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli Monday in Florida on an extradition warrant from his country, where he is accused of political espionage and corruption...
Jun 12, 2017
California couple pleads guilty to hoarding 170 Yorkies
POWAY, Calif. - A San Diego County couple has pleaded guilty to hoarding more than 170 Yorkshire terriers and Yorkie mixes in filthy conditions. Authorities say Christine Calvert and Mark Vattimo ente...
Jun 12, 2017
Jays take college shortstop Warmoth, pitcher Pearson in first round of draft
The Toronto Blue Jays had watched Logan Warmoth progress from a teenager who went undrafted out of high school three years ago to a top-ranked shortstop in the NCAA this season. So when Steve Sanders,...
Jun 12, 2017
Panama switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
BEIJING - Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday, dealing a major success to Beijing in its drive to isolate the self-governing island it claims as its own territory. Tai...
Jun 12, 2017
UN envoy: Central African Republic headed toward peace
The Central African Republic is “on a path to incremental peace” that will be achieved if U.N. peacekeepers keep responding strongly against armed groups, the U.N. envoy for the volatile c...
Jun 12, 2017
Food costs, fuel availability both concerns for cut-off community of Churchill
CHURCHILL, Man. - The company that runs the major store in Churchill, Man., says the cost of some food could end up doubling if the suspension of rail service to the community continues much longer. O...
Jun 12, 2017
Murder trial in Kelowna, B.C. hears about gun found in bushes
KELOWNA, B.C. - A landscaper has told a court in Kelowna, B.C., about finding a gun in some bushes weeks after a gang leader was fatally shot nearby. Bobcat operator Joel Whitsel testified in B.C. Sup...
Jun 12, 2017
Walk or Run In The Park for Scleroderma happening Sunday in Sylvan Lake
The Scleroderma COMMUNITY is busy preparing for our Walk or Run in the Park for Scleroderma being held on June 18, 2017 at Centennial Park in Sylvan Lake.We would ask you to be a part of the excitemen...
Jun 12, 2017
Red Deer Arts Council’s Second Open Studio Tour
The Red Deer Arts Council is thrilled to announce its second Open Studio Tour, June 24 and 25, 2017! Last year’s event was so successful with over 300 people attending the tour, that we have gro...
Jun 12, 2017
Ponoka service clubs, residents invited to help build new Co-op Playground
The Town of Ponoka is inviting local service clubs and the public to volunteer their time and effort to help install new playground equipment in the Co-op subdivision this summer. "The playground equi...
Jun 12, 2017