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O’Shea stands by decision to keep playing Collaros after QB was hurt in Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea stood in front of reporters Friday and kept his cool while answering questions about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 41-24 Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts last weekend. The he...
Nov 22, 2024
Ponoka RCMP arrest two people in rural area, warn residents of taking matters into their own hands
Ponoka RCMP have charged two people following an alleged incident on Nov. 18.It was just after 2 p.m. that day when RCMP say they received a report about a suspicious person in a rural field being cha...
Nov 22, 2024
Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video
Even with eight legs it was difficult to hang on during this week's bomb cyclone in British Columbia, with a remote camera capturing an octopus battling currents whipped up by the hurricane-force wind...
Nov 22, 2024
Ponoka's annual Christmas lights tour to begin early December
Town of Ponoka media release - Get ready for another fantastic holiday season as Ponoka's much-anticipated, self-guided Community Christmas Lights Tour returns in early December. The tour will showcas...
Nov 22, 2024
Alberta Milk launches holiday match campaign with Alberta Children’s Hospital
Alberta Milk will be matching donations up to $100,000 for children's health. The Holiday Match Campaign is in partnership with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF). From Nov. 27 to Dec. ...
Nov 22, 2024
Red Deer RCMP arrest Stettler man for possession of multiple weapons
The Red Deer RCMP arrested and charged a Stettler man following an incident on Nov. 15.Donald Jack Bosma, 55, has been charged with multiple offences after he allegedly tried to flee from police and h...
Nov 22, 2024
High-powered Laurier side puts unbeaten record on line against Laval in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. - Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks head coach Michael Faulds feels his team plays its best football when the competition is tough. The unbeaten squad should be put to the test Saturday agai...
Nov 22, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says passenger train system key to meeting tourism goals
Premier Danielle Smith says a robust passenger train system in Alberta will be key to meeting her government's goal of having a $25-billion tourism economy.She says such a system would include not onl...
Nov 22, 2024
Maple Leafs place Knies on injured reserve and add Alex Nylander on a one-year deal
TORONTO - The injury-ravaged Toronto Maple Leafs placed Matthew Knies on injured reserve Friday and signed fellow forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract, recalling him from the AHL Marlies. Knie...
Nov 22, 2024
Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder with win over Guyana
The Canadian men began their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder Friday with a 29-0 victory over Guyana at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens in Trinidad. Relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS circu...
Nov 22, 2024