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Aspire Child Development Centre receives grant to replace bus destroyed in collision last year
The Aspire Child Development Centre is one step closer towards the return of important transportation services for students who attend the therapy-based preschool.Through the Community Foundation of C...
Apr 30, 2025

Kuwait frees 10 more Americans in the second release in as many months
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kuwait has released an additional 10 American detainees, bringing to nearly two dozen the total number freed by the country in the past two months, U.S. officials told The Associated...
Apr 30, 2025

Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series
LOS ANGELES - Twelve seasons into his NHL tenure, Calvin Pickard is playing some of the biggest games of his career. The 33-year-old Edmonton Oilers goalie started the playoffs on the bench, backing u...
Apr 30, 2025

Veteran forward Karen Paquin returns for Canada's Pacific Four Series title defence
Veteran forward Karen Paquin makes her first Canadian start since the 2021 Rugby World Cup when Canada opens defence of its Pacific Four Series title on Friday against the U.S. in Kansas City. Canada,...
Apr 30, 2025

Lacombe city council approves revised 2025 Capital Works Program
Lacombe city council has approved a revised 2025 Capital Works Program, which features over $4 million in upgrades in the community.The program was awarded to Border Paving and the budget includes a l...
Apr 30, 2025

Stewart Residence in Lacombe now protected under province's Historical Resources Act
Lacombe city council has passed a bylaw which designates the Stewart Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource under the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act.City officials say this is meant ...
Apr 30, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Trump says he'll meet with Carney 'within the next week'
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House "within the next week." Trump says he spoke with Carney on the phone Tuesday and he expect...
Apr 30, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White named MLS player of the month for April
NEW YORK - Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White has been named Major League Soccer's player of the month for April. White scored five goals over his three MLS appearances in April for league-leadin...
Apr 30, 2025

Canada's top court to decide whether to hear a trailblazing youth-led climate case
TORONTO - Canada's highest court is set to decide whether it will hear arguments in a trailblazing climate change lawsuit that could clarify whether governments are constitutionally required to tackle...
Apr 30, 2025

Evason named Canada coach, Huska among assistants for world hockey championship
CALGARY - Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's staff at the upcoming world hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Canada's coaching staff for the tournament on Wednesd...
Apr 30, 2025