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Co-op donates $50,000 for Horticultural and Animal Therapy programs
RED DEER- For six years, Co-op has been helping to build places for everyone - including new funding for a local school division in Lacombe. This year, Co-op is providing $50,000 for Roofs 4 Kids, a p...
Jul 17, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, July 17
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. on July 17, 2020: There are 109,155 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 57,001 confirmed (including 5,646 deaths, 26,097 resolved...
Jul 17, 2020
Corey Hurren, accused in Rideau Hall gate-crashing, due for court hearing in Ottawa
OTTAWA - A man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and carrying guns illegally on the grounds of Rideau Hall is expected to have his bail hearing postponed later t...
Jul 17, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC sets scoring record in 13th straight NBA 2K League win
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC set the NBA 2K League single-game scoring record for the second time this season, sweeping Pacers Gaming on Thursday to extend its esports win streak to 13 games. The Rap...
Jul 17, 2020
Temporary road closures in Ponoka due to paving
PONOKA- Temporary road closures are expected in Ponoka this week on 52 Ave. (between 50 St. and 51 St.) and at 62 St. and 52 Ave. as crews prepare to begin paving work at both of these locations (weat...
Jul 17, 2020
Missing Quebec father may be desperate and looking for materials, police say
ST-APOLLINAIRE, Que. - Quebec provincial police continue to search for the father of two young girls found dead last weekend in a rural area southwest of Quebec City. Police say 44-year...
Jul 17, 2020
Ontario moves to next phase and Jays given green light; In The News for July 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 17 ... What...
Jul 17, 2020
A-Rod, bidding for Mets, wants players to accept cap system
NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players to accept the type of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary ...
Jul 16, 2020
Akinola, Pozuelo turn up the offence as Toronto FC defeats the Montreal Impact
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Ayo Akinola scored three goals, upping his tournament total to five, and Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo had three assists as Toronto FC defeated the Montreal Impact 4-3 T...
Jul 16, 2020
ROAR doing well thanks to community
As many organizations have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rocky Organization for Animal Rescue (ROAR) has done well thanks to the kindness of others. ROAR Office Manager Lori Gray noted t...
Jul 16, 2020