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Olympic wrestling champ Wiebe thrives under pressure; expects the same at Harvard
Erica Wiebe loves to live outside her comfort zone. That appetite for the unknown will soon have the Olympic wrestling champion strolling the storied halls of H...
Feb 02, 2020

Guardiola wonders if league's OK with Liverpool's huge lead
LONDON - Pep Guardiola doesn't forget. After Manchester City failed to cut into Liverpool's 22-point lead by losing 2-0 at Tottenham on Sunday, Guardiola's mind turned back to 2018 and irritation at c...
Feb 02, 2020

Navy replaces frigate commanders months before Pacific deployment
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy has replaced the commander of one its frigates as well as his second-in-command months before the warship begins a tour of the Asia-Pacific region. HMCS Calgary's upco...
Feb 02, 2020

Trump curbs immigrants from 6 nations in election-year push
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration announced Friday that it was restricting immigrants from six additional countries that officials said failed to meet minimum security standards, as part of an ele...
Feb 02, 2020

Goalkeeper Quentin Westberg rewarded with new contract by Toronto FC
Toronto FC rewarded goalkeeper Quentin Westberg with a new contract Friday, seemingly consolidating his role as the MLS club's No. 1. Westberg, 33, originally signed with Toronto last February after a...
Feb 02, 2020

Rope Skipping Alberta hosts competition in Blackfalds
Rope skipping, a sport that's fun, energy-filled and enjoyed by kids across the world, was featured in a big way this weekend in Red Deer.On Feb. 1 and 2, Rope Skipping Alberta hosted its Masters Comp...
Feb 02, 2020 Athletes showcase their skills during an event at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame on Friday. (ASHFM)

Plastics ban can't be instant, restaurants warn Ottawa
OTTAWA - Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's addiction to plastics, their association says, but they want the government to leave time for ...
Feb 02, 2020
Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player happy with spinal surgery results
AIRDRIE, Alta. - A hockey player paralyzed in a bus crash has been working hard since undergoing spinal surgery in Thailand late last year and it's getting him closer to ...
Feb 02, 2020

Freeze the House Bonspiel raises thousands for Ronald McDonald House
More than 30 teams slid down the ice this weekend for the 9th edition of the Freeze the House Bonspiel in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).The event went down at the Pidherney Centre ...
Feb 02, 2020 The Ronald McDonald House Charities team was stylin' at this year's Freeze the House fundraiser in Red Deer on Jan 31. (MoonlightCanada.com)

Trenville Elks hosting Gowns for Grads event this month in Elnora
A central Alberta organization wants to ensure those getting their diplomas and attending prom this spring are able to do so in style.The Trenville Royal Purple Elks #248 are excited to put on their G...
Feb 02, 2020