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Ontario First Nation newsroom set on fire in 'targeted' attack: publisher
The office of an Ontario First Nation weekly newspaper was set on fire during a "targeted attack" earlier this week, the outlet's publisher said Thursday. Lynda Powless, who is also the owne...
Oct 31, 2019
A look at the rivalry between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders
A look at the MLS Cup, to be played Nov. 10 between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders: WHERE: CenturyLink Field, Seattle. KICKOFF: 3 p.m. ET. HOW THEY GOT THERE: Fourth-seeded Toronto downed No...
Oct 31, 2019
Hinch looks forward to maple syrup, an NHL game after firing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Canada's James Hinchcliffe said he was "shocked" to learn Arrow McLaren SP was dumping him from his 2020 seat in the IndyCar Seriesthis week. The native of Oakville, Ont., first join...
Oct 31, 2019
Lacombe police arrest Red Deer man for possessing meth, investigate bear spray incident
A Red Deer man faces several charges after being arrested in Lacombe last weekend.On October 27, Lacombe Police members conducted a traffic stop of an unregistered motor vehicle.Upon speaking with the...
Oct 31, 2019
Despite congressional chaos, Pelosi sends positive signals on ratifying USMCA
WASHINGTON - Amid the swirling chaos of impeachment proceedings on Capitol Hill, Nancy Pelosi is sounding bullish about the chances Congress may soon vote to ratify a modified version of Donald T...
Oct 31, 2019
NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness
The NCAA took a major step Tuesday toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness." The nation's largest go...
Oct 31, 2019
Actor Jared Padalecki accused in assault at his Austin bar
AUSTIN, Texas - Court documents show that "Supernatural" star Jared Padalecki is accused of assaulting two employees at a downtown Austin bar he owns. An arrest affidavit says officers arrived at the ...
Oct 31, 2019
Edge Investment Forum brings business and investors together at CFR
Investors and local businesses looking to grow their operations and explore new opportunities came together at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park on Wednesday.The Edge Investment Forum was hosted by...
Oct 31, 2019 Roughly 100 local business people and over a dozen investors gathered at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park on Wednesday for the Edge Investment Forum hosted by Central Alberta Access Prosperity during CFR46.
Violent Iraq, Lebanon protests affecting Canadian military's anti-ISIL mission
OTTAWA - The Canadian military is being forced to adjust and even curtail some aspects of its anti-ISIL mission in Iraq and Lebanon as anti-government protests rock the two countries and threaten to f...
Oct 31, 2019
Community meals coming to an end
A three-year-old tradition in Drayton Valley will be coming to an end this year. The Town's monthly community dinners will no longer be held after December. The dinners are served on the third Tuesday...
Oct 31, 2019