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Innisfail RCMP arrest wanted male in relation to property crimes
Innisfail RCMP have arrested a man wanted for several property offences and evading police. On Apr. 19, Innisfail RCMP were travelling on Highway 2A near Niobe when an officer observed a vehicle belie...
Apr 29, 2021
Former Forge FC defender David Edgar joins CPL champion's coaching staff
HAMILTON - Former Canadian international David Edgar, who retired as a Forge FC player in December, has joined the Canadian Premier League team's staff as an assistant coach. The 33-year-old centre ba...
Apr 29, 2021
Indigenous tourism group frets for future over funding gap in federal budget
OTTAWA - A group representing thousands of Indigenous-led tourism operators says it doesn't think the recent federal budget will do enough to help the industry avoid collapse. What's more, the Indigen...
Apr 29, 2021
Daimler Truck, Volvo to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025
FRANKFURT - Germany's Daimler Truck AG and Sweden's Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2025 and called on European Union policymakers...
Apr 29, 2021
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame inducts eight women 'legends' in Class of 2021
Eight women, including five members of Canada's original 1986 women's team, are headed to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.The Class of 2021 inductees are Sue Brand, Annie Caron, Carla Chin Baker, Janet...
Apr 29, 2021
'Great champion of Indigenous peoples,' B.C. judge, politician, Thomas Berger dies
VANCOUVER - Thomas Berger, a British Columbia politician, lawyer, judge and commissioner whose work led Canada to recognize Aboriginal title to land, has died at the age of 88. In confirming the death...
Apr 29, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations to begin at two Alberta meat plants
HIGH RIVER, Alta. - COVID-19 vaccination clinics are to begin Thursday at two of Canada's largest beef packing plants in southern Alberta.Both the Cargill plant, near High River south of Calgary, and ...
Apr 29, 2021
Driver charged with homicide in Georgia crash that killed 6
SUWANEE, Ga. - The driver of a van that crashed and burst into flames on a Georgia interstate has been arrested and charged with six counts of homicide by vehicle, police said Thursday. Six women insi...
Apr 29, 2021
More bookings available at Ponoka Aquaplex
The Ponoka Aquaplex is extending its hours and offering an expanded schedule for public and private swimming lessons and private facility bookings to accommodate growing demand. Starting May 1, the fa...
Apr 29, 2021
More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in March
SILVER SPRING, Md. - More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March after two months of declines, pointing to a healthy housing market as summer approaches and the economy continues what shapin...
Apr 29, 2021