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Tropical Storm Hone steadily approaches Hawaii, threatening floods and fires
HONOLULU (AP) - Tropical Storm Hone, whose name is Hawaiian for "sweet and soft," drew near the islands Saturday with breezes that were expected to intensify - and increase the wildfire risk for drier...
Aug 24, 2024
Bradley takes one-shot lead over Scott at BMW Championship
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - Keegan Bradley is still getting used to his new title as U.S. Ryder Cup captain. He still feels like a player who should be competing to win and thinking about playing in the...
Aug 24, 2024
Florida beats Texas 10-7 in Little League World Series semifinal and will face Taiwan for title
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Everything seemed to be going Texas' way. The Southwest region champ was ahead 4-0 over Florida in the third inning Saturday in the U.S. bracket title game at the Little...
Aug 24, 2024
Labour board orders Canadian rail workers back on the job, imposes binding arbitration
The federal labour board on Saturday ordered thousands of rail employees back to work after a bitter contract dispute shut down the country's two major railways.The decision from the Canada Industrial...
Aug 24, 2024
Canada halts planned deportation of bisexual man to Kenya
TORONTO - Supporters of a bisexual man in Canada on the verge of being deported to Kenya say the federal government has halted the move just a day before his scheduled flight. Migrant Workers Alliance...
Aug 24, 2024
Francis loses no-hitter bid late, helps lead Blue Jays to 3-1 victory over Angels
TORONTO - Bowden Francis lost his bid for a no-hitter when Taylor Ward led off the ninth inning with a solo home run, but the Toronto Blue Jays prevailed 3-1 against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday...
Aug 24, 2024
Wolf Creek Public Schools welcomes students, staff and families Back to School
At Wolf Creek Public Schools we are excited to embark on this new school year. Whether you are returning or joining our schools for the first time, I want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome on beh...
Aug 24, 2024
Inspiration to many, Molly Simpson returns to home track and much fanfare following success at Olympics
Molly Simpson, who placed fifth in women's BMX at the Paris 2024 Olympics earlier this summer, is riding on her hometown track this weekend.Simpson is taking part in the Red Deer Provincial 7 and Cana...
Aug 24, 2024
Weekend rain dampening B.C. wildfire activity as active blazes numbers drop
VANCOUVER - Rain and cool weather in southern British Columbia is dousing wildfire activity in the province, but firefighters are urging vigilance despite the drop in the number of active blazes. The ...
Aug 24, 2024
Tugboats free grounded cargo ship blocking traffic in St. Lawrence Seaway
MONTREAL - A stuck 138-metre cargo ship that had been blocking traffic in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Montreal has been freed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says two tugboats successfully towed the Dut...
Aug 24, 2024