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'Seatbelts would have changed everything,' says boyfriend of bus crash victim
EDMONTON - The boyfriend of a woman killed when the sightseeing bus the couple was on rolled in the Rocky Mountains believes she would still be alive had passengers been wearing se...
Jul 21, 2020

There are injury risks in unprecedented NBA restart after four-month hiatus
If a high-performance athlete was a violin, Stuart Phillips says he or she would be a Stradivarius. Famous for their rich quality of sound, Stradivarius violins perf...
Jul 21, 2020

Dangers of blue-green algae in farm dugouts
EDMONTON, AB. -- Most farms and ranches in Alberta have dugouts and aside from the obvious required safety measures, it's also imperative that they be monitored for algae. The toxic bacteria will grow...
Jul 21, 2020

Ethiopia, Egypt reach 'major common understanding' on dam
JOHANNESBURG - Ethiopia's prime minister said Tuesday his country, Egypt and Sudan have reached a "major common understanding which paves the way for a breakthrough agreement" on a massive dam project...
Jul 21, 2020

Hearings begin for ex-Quebec deputy premier's request for stay of fraud charges
QUEBEC - Former Quebec deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau and her co-accused are asking a court for a stay of procedures on corruption-related charges. The former Liberal politician and...
Jul 21, 2020

CFL's Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The CFL squad made the move Tuesday, following a similar decision by the NFL's Washington team as pressure mounts on teams to eli...
Jul 21, 2020

Edmonton's CFL club officially dropping "Eskimos" name
EDMONTON, AB - The name, "Edmonton Eskimos" will soon be a thing of the past.Public pressure has been mounting on the team to change their name as some critics believe the use of Eskimos denotes racis...
Jul 21, 2020

Raymond hosting Drive-in Concert featuring Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins
RAYMOND, AB- Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Trace Adkins will be showcased through an Encor Live drive-in show of a special concert.On July 25th, Raymond will host the drive-in-concert, showcasing t...
Jul 21, 2020

Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient
TULSA, Okla. - Singer, songwriter, activist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Joan Baez is this year's recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize, an award that recognizes artists who speak out for the ...
Jul 21, 2020

New COVID-19 outbreaks among young adults spark concern about bars, restaurants
OTTAWA - New outbreaks of COVID-19 across the country are sparking concern about what impact these clusters of new cases could have on the ongoing easing of pandemic restrictions. Ontario is reporting...
Jul 21, 2020