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OTTAWA- Alberta and Saskatchewan are expected to emerge out of recession and lead the provinces in economic growth this year, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Outlook: Sp...

OTTAWA - Canada will extend its commitment to maritime security in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean with ships and personnel for another four years, says Defence Minister Harjit Sajja...

PITTSBURGH - Scotty Bowman won back-to-back Stanley Cups more than once in an illustrious career behind the bench, but the 83-year-old wonders now how feasible it is in today’s NHL. “Well ...

LACOMBE- Lacombe County Council has entered into an agreement with Alberta Justice and the Solicitor General for enhanced policing services. The position will be included in the 2018 operating budget,...

LITTLE SMOKY- A man from Sylvan Lake is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle northeast of Edmonton. Emergency crews from Valleyview and Fox Creek RCMP were called to a motorcycle crash on Hig...

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have released all-star linebacker Bear Woods. The 30-year-old was named the CFL East Division defensive player of the year for the second time in his career last seas...

EDMONTON – Homicide detectives have taken over an investigation into the suspicious death of a baby boy in Edmonton. Police say an autopsy on the six-month-old baby was unable to confirm the cau...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley has been auctioned after sitting on a runway in New Mexico for 35 years. The plane sold for $430,000 on Saturday at a California event fea...

PARIS - Fifth-seeded Milos Raonic is safely through to the second round of the French Open after sweeping past Steve Darcis of Belgium in straight sets. The Canadian took just 92 minutes to beat the 3...

MONTREAL - Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) and the union representing about 3,000 employees have reached a tentative agreement to avert a Tuesday morning labour strike. “CN is very pleased t...