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McCarville's Northern Ontario team pulls out of Scotties due to COVID-19 concerns
Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville says her team is declining an invitation to participate in the Canadian women's curling championship due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.McCarville's tea...
Dec 18, 2020
Province updates fisheries regulations
The provincial government says Alberta is improving the way it manages its freshwater fisheries to reduce red tape and better support world-class fishing experiences.In a release, the province says am...
Dec 18, 2020
Sexual assault charge dropped against rapper Mystikal
SHREVEPORT, La. - A sexual assault charged was dropped against New Orleans rapper Mystikal, who was released from jail on a $3 million bond almost two years ago. On Thursday, a Caddo Parish grand jury...
Dec 18, 2020
Alberta celebrates 70 years being “Rat-free”
This year marks 70 years of Alberta's Rat Control Program. Started in 1950, the program ensures Albertans are safe from the environmental and economic destruction rats cause (chewing through crops, fo...
Dec 18, 2020
Alberta RCMP to launch new money laundering teams
EDMONTON, AB - RCMP forces in several provinces will soon be equipped with teams to fight high-profile money laundering and identify proceeds of crime.The federal government is investing $98.9-million...
Dec 18, 2020
Penhold council asks premier, opposition to work together on pandemic response
Penhold town council wants Alberta's political leaders to put their partisan differences aside and work together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.On Monday, council directed Town administration to ...
Dec 18, 2020
Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open
Russell Starr's parents didn't see much future in their son's video gaming, even when he told them he was making money from it. Qualifying for the NBA 2K League draft pool didn't convince them either....
Dec 18, 2020
Saskatchewan Roughriders release Canadian defensive lineman Evans
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released Canadian defensive lineman Zack Evans. The Regina native and two-time Grey Cup champion has played in eight CFL seasons with the Roughriders and Ottawa Redbl...
Dec 18, 2020
Mick Jagger gets some shelter, buying Florida mansion
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - Mick Jagger, Florida Man? The Rolling Stones front man recently purchased a mansion south of Tampa as a Christmas present for his girlfriend, ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick. The ...
Dec 18, 2020
Nova Scotia RCMP using helicopter in search for five missing scallop fishermen
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia RCMP say they plan to use a helicopter today to continue the search for five fishermen whose boat sank in the Bay of Fundy on Tuesday morning. The Mounties issued a statement...
Dec 18, 2020