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Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November
NEW YORK - Pixar's "Soul," the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that "Soul" won't open June...
Apr 13, 2020
Maskwacis RCMP investigating suspicious death
Maskwacis RCMP are investigating the death of a male whose body was found lying on a road Sunday morning.RCMP say in a release that the body was found at about 8:15 a.m on Herman-Minde Road east of Hi...
Apr 13, 2020
Bulls fire Forman, announce Karnisovas hire, reassign Paxson
CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls fired general manager Gar Forman on Monday, while officially hiring Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their executive vice-president of basketball operations and movi...
Apr 13, 2020
Game off: Youth baseball leagues scrambling amid pandemic
PITTSBURGH - The end to months of fundraising, planning and practice ended with a press release and tears. Mike DeLuca envisioned his youngest son, John, capping his baseball career the same way most ...
Apr 13, 2020
Canadian Premier League forced to cut wages dues to global COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Its season delayed by COVID-19, the Canadian Premier League has been forced to reduce wages for players and staff. Players will have 25 per cent of their contracts deferred, while coach...
Apr 13, 2020
ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast
NEW YORK - ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days. The April 23-25 draft was originally sched...
Apr 13, 2020
Warmer weather brings out more criminals: Red Deer RCMP
While warmer spring temperatures often bring up people's spirits, City Mounties warn they also often bring an increase in property crime. Red Deer RCMP say they noted a decrease in property and person...
Apr 13, 2020
Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice-president. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Demo...
Apr 13, 2020
Support staff layoffs on the way for Clearview Public Schools
Officials with Clearview Public Schools say layoff notices are going out this week to support staff affected by funding cuts by the provincial government. On March 28, Education Minister Adriana LaGra...
Apr 13, 2020
Blackfalds testing beacon lights to control goose population
The Town of Blackfalds is taking a gander at a new way of controlling the local goose population. The town says it has installed small solar beacon lights in McKay Ranch to test the effect on the Cana...
Apr 13, 2020