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Post-tropical cyclone Lee makes landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada with winds of 70 miles per hour
BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) - The center of post-tropical cyclone Lee made landfall Saturday in Nova Scotia, Canada, with sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), U.S. weather officials said Saturday. The stor...
Sep 16, 2023
City still seeking council committee applications
The City is still looking for volunteers to sit on one of several boards, committees, and commissions.Community members who are open-minded, fair and willing to contribute their time and their knowled...
Sep 16, 2023
Pair arrested north of Drumheller following firearms complaint
Drumheller RCMP have arrested and charged two people following a firearms complaint.On Sept. 15, at about 8:50 a.m., RCMP received a report of individuals discharging a firearm at another vehicle and ...
Sep 16, 2023
Olymel Canada closing separate pork and poultry plants
One of Canada's biggest meat producers is closing two of its plants.Olymel Canada has decided to shut down its boning and packaging plant in Princeville, Qubec.This decision will impact 301 positions ...
Sep 16, 2023
Canadian Senators studying national soil health visit Alberta
A group of Canadian senators who recently visited Alberta on a fact-finding mission are attempting to flesh out the overall state of the country's soil health.Healthy soil is of course vital to growin...
Sep 16, 2023
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg leads BMW Championship by two strokes
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Ludvig Aberg of Sweden closed in on his second straight victory Saturday when he posted a 6-under 66 at Wentworth for a two-shot lead over Connor Syme and Ryder Cup team...
Sep 16, 2023
Wildfires abate for NHL rookie camp to go ahead in Penticton, B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. - A rookie tournament for four of Canada's NHL teams appeared in jeopardy a short time ago. As wildfires ravaged the hillsides of nearby West Kelowna, heavy smoke and accommodation dem...
Sep 16, 2023
Verstappen's Formula One win streak in jeopardy in Singapore, qualifies 11th
SINGAPORE (AP) - Max Verstappen's historic run of 10 Formula One wins in a row looks set to end after he qualified down in 11th place Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. ...
Sep 16, 2023
Cavaliers executive Koby Altman arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested Friday night and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Al...
Sep 16, 2023
Canadian women's volleyball team starts Olympic qualifier beating the Netherlands
NINGBO, China - Canada opened an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament with a marathon five-set victory over the Netherlands on Saturday. The Canadian women prevailed 30-32, 25-19, 25-15...
Sep 16, 2023