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World golf ranking helps Canada's Conners prepare for majors like this week's Open
Becoming one of the top 30 male golfers in the world has changed how Corey Conners plans his year, especially how he prepares for majors. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., and Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, ...
Jul 13, 2022
De Grasse, who's recovering from COVID-19, upstart women's throwers among 10 to watch
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has climbed the medal podium in every one of his individual Olympic and world championship races, but the 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., faces one of his stiffest...
Jul 13, 2022
Jury trial scheduled for Drayton Valley man charged in Red Deer murder
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Drayton Valley man charged in the death of a Red Deer man last year.Jordan David Ruff, 29, is scheduled to have a jury trial in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench fr...
Jul 13, 2022
Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 202...
Jul 13, 2022
Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Man wanted on outstanding warrants out of Red Deer arrested in Whitecourt
A man wanted on outstanding warrants out of Red Deer and other Alberta communities has been arrested in Whitecourt following a police chase that ended shortly after the suspect vehicle drove onto pede...
Jul 13, 2022
Trial date set in fatal pedestrian collision
A trial date has been set for a Red Deer man charged in a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian last year.Melvin Will, 84, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer provincial c...
Jul 13, 2022
NDP says UCP must help families fight inflation amid rising interest rates
With a one per cent hike in interest rates announced by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday, Alberta's NDP is calling on the UCP government to act immediately to put more money back in the pockets of Albe...
Jul 13, 2022
Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship
After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...
Jul 13, 2022