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Raptors youngsters Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa selected to Rising Stars game
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa have been selected to the NBA's Rising Stars game. Barnes, who is 20, was among 12 rookie selections for the showcase while Achi...
Feb 01, 2022

Alberta premier says told Mounties being assaulted at Coutts trucker border standoff
COUTTS, Alta. - A trucker blockade in southern Alberta at the United States border turned violent Tuesday after some protesters breached police barriers to join the demonstration and some Mounties wer...
Feb 01, 2022

Alberta Wheat Commission launches survey on drought impacts on grain contracts
After hearing how the 2021 drought impacted farmers ability to deliver on contracted grain commitments, the Alberta Wheat Commission launched a survey to delve the into financial ramification.The surv...
Feb 01, 2022

14 Alberta schools granted mask exemptions, province won’t say which ones
A few schools in the province will no longer be requiring their staff and students to wear face masks.A spokesperson with Alberta Health confirmed to LNN that Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena...
Feb 01, 2022

Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo impressed already with Toronto FC
Back in Major League Soccer after playing in Mexico, Italy and Germany, newly signed defender Carlos Salcedo says Toronto FC is the right fit. The 28-year-old Salcedo, who has won 48 caps for Mexico, ...
Feb 01, 2022

Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a sexual interference allegation at a school in Whitehorse. Silver said the government ...
Feb 01, 2022

Red Deer Hospice Society launches community gift matching in February
Throughout the month of February, every gift made to the Red Deer Hospice Society will be matched by the Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation (to a maximum of $10,000 from Twilight Homes). Officials say...
Feb 01, 2022

Red Deer Rebels to host mental health event
Red Deer is among 13 Western Hockey League communities to host an event this month promoting positive mental health.The Western Hockey League and RE/MAX are teaming up with local Canadian Mental Healt...
Feb 01, 2022

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
NEW YORK (AP) - Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a pl...
Feb 01, 2022

Indigenous former justice minister outlines vision for 'true reconciliation'
VANCOUVER - Canada's former justice minister outlined her vision for "true reconciliation" during a mining industry conference in British Columbia Tuesday, saying the country needs to enact legislatio...
Feb 01, 2022