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Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80
TORONTO - John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos confirmed Huard's passing Thur...
Jan 30, 2025

2024 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days breaks attendance record
Organizers with Alberta Open Farm Days say attendance broke a record in 2024. They say Open Farm Days attracted 52,000 visitors in 2024 compared to 36,000 in 2023."We were very excited about Alberta O...
Jan 30, 2025
Trump says tariffs on Canada coming Saturday, still considering oil levies
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide Thursday night whether to include oil in his tariff plan as he confirmed his intention to impose devastating duties on Canadian imports on Saturday."Bec...
Jan 30, 2025

A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season opener
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Lim Kim shot a bogey-free, 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a four-shot lead in the opening round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opene...
Jan 30, 2025

Work begins to replace CT scanner at Red Deer hospital
Work begins this week to replace the oldest of two computed tomography (CT) scanners at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre with a new, state-of-the-art model, which is expected to be operational in...
Jan 30, 2025

Red Deer releases automated traffic enforcement locations for February
The City of Red Deer has updated its automated traffic enforcement (ATE) locations for the month of February. The ATE program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. Th...
Jan 30, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays sign three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer to one-year deal: reports
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer. ESPN and the New York Post say the free agent and Toronto have agreed to a one-year deal worth US$15.5 million...
Jan 30, 2025

Canada Soccer names 24-player roster for U-17 Costa Calida MIMA Cup in Spain
Canada Soccer has named its women's under-17 squad for next month's U-17 Costa Calida MIMA Cup in Spain. The tournament serves as a warmup for CONCACAF U-17 qualifying play in March and April, which w...
Jan 30, 2025

Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco
TORONTO - Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are major changes to a landmark $32.5-billion settlement that would see it and two other tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex...
Jan 30, 2025

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting
Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-based Proble...
Jan 30, 2025