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Trial dates set for man charged in Red Deer drug and weapons seizure, including AK-47
Trial dates have now been set for the second of three people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation, which also turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle.Nicholas James David Wal...
Feb 2, 2024
Canada captain Annabelle Chukwu puts on a show at CONCACAF U-17 Championship
TOLUCA, Mexico - Captain Annabelle Chukwu scored three goals to lead Canada to a 5-0 win over Puerto Rico in group play Friday at the CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship. Liana Tarasco and substitute A...
Feb 2, 2024
Diallo tops Kwon, Canada takes 1-0 lead over South Korea in Davis Cup qualifier
Montreal's Gabriel Diallo opened Canada's Davis Cup qualifier against South Korea with a straight-sets win, edging Soonwoo Kwon 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. The 22-year-old Diallo won the match in one hour 30 ...
Feb 2, 2024
Labour agreement accepted by Quebec's FAE teachers union by narrow margin
MONTREAL - A Quebec teachers union whose strike late last year closed hundreds of schools for weeks has narrowly accepted a labour agreement with the province. Fdration autonome de l'enseignement, com...
Feb 2, 2024
City Council: On the agenda -- Feb.5, 2024
The following items are on Red Deer city council's open meeting agenda on Monday, February 5, 2024. The meeting gets going at 10:30 a.m. inside council chambers, though the public portion should begin...
Feb 2, 2024
Minister sorry for 'crappy piece of land' remark that angered pro-Palestinian groups
British Columbia's Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson has apologized for saying Israel was founded on a "crappy piece of land," remarks that have angered pro-Palestinian groups and othe...
Feb 2, 2024
Supreme Court allows West Point to continue using race as a factor in admissions, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing West Point to continue taking race into account in admissions, while a lawsuit over its policies continues. The justices on Friday rejected an emergency...
Feb 2, 2024
Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman named New York Red Bulls sporting director
HARRISON, N.J. - The New York Red Bulls have named former Canada captain Julian de Guzman their new sporting director. The 42-year-old de Guzman most recently was founder, managing partner and preside...
Feb 2, 2024
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign veteran Canadian defensive lineman Thomas
WINNIPEG - Jake Thomas is continuing his CFL run with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The veteran Canadian defensive lineman agreed to terms on a one-year extension with Winnipeg on Friday. Thomas was sche...
Feb 2, 2024
Manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter's mom ends after 7 days of emotional testimony
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A groundbreaking trial of involuntary manslaughter against a Michigan school shooter's mother concluded Friday after seven days of emotional testimony and evidence about whether ...
Feb 2, 2024