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Argos head coach Dinwiddie continues to be cautious with QB Nick Arbuckle's injury
Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie continues to be cautious with quarterback Nick Arbuckle's hamstring injury. Dinwiddie kept Arbuckle out of Toronto's scrimmage Monday as a precaution. He to...
Jul 26, 2021
Fires in Western Canada creating own weather systems, experts say
VANCOUVER - A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say. Michael Fromm, a meteorologist with the Unit...
Jul 26, 2021
Ponoka man charged with fraud
A Ponoka man is facing several charges related to fraud.RCMP say it was July 18 when they entered into an investigation regarding a male allegedly breaching pre-existing conditions of his release.Duri...
Jul 26, 2021
Hospitalizations, ICU numbers down as active cases spike
Red Deer has 12 active cases of COVID-19, up three from Friday's update.Recoveries are listed at 5,743, up one, as Red Deer added four new COVID cases over the last three days for a total of 5,798.Red...
Jul 26, 2021
B.C. public health order places moratorium on new mink farms due to COVID-19
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - British Columbia has placed a moratorium on new mink farms and capped existing farms at their current numbers after two more of the animals tested positive for the virus that causes...
Jul 26, 2021
Sylvan Lake RCMP searching for expensive stolen boat
Sylvan Lake RCMP are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer.They say the alleged crime took place between Sunday, May 30 and Tuesday, June 1, 2021.The boat is described as a 2017 Super Air Naut...
Jul 26, 2021
Mary Simon set to be installed as 30th governor general, and first Indigenous
OTTAWA - Mary Simon will be installed later this morning as the country's new governor general and become the first Indigenous person to hold the role. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an In...
Jul 26, 2021
Province increases access to child care by expanding subsidy program
CALGARY, AB - The province has announced child care subsidies to more families as Alberta reopens and recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Supported by investments from the federal government, the Gove...
Jul 26, 2021
Defamation lawsuit against commentator Kinsella should go ahead, Bernier argues
OTTAWA - A former member of Parliament and leader of a fringe federal political party says a defamation suit against a prominent political commentator and strategist should be allowed to proceed. Peop...
Jul 26, 2021
Veteran CFL receiver Naaman Roosevelt among 15 players released by Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - Veteran American receiver Naaman Roosevelt was among 15 players released Monday by the Montreal Alouettes. Roosevelt, 33, had 77 catches for 946 yards and a TD in 2019 with the Saskatchewan...
Jul 26, 2021