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Former CFL, NFL running back Dahrran Diedrick dead at age of 44
MONTREAL - Former CFL and NFL running back Dahrran Diedrick has died, the Montreal Alouettes announced Saturday. He was 44. The cause of his death is unknown. "I won two championships with Dahrran, an...
Jun 24, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair says temporary labor deal with Canada Soccer is imminent
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Canada captain Christine Sinclair says she's confident the Canadian women's national team will come to a last-minute pay agreement with its federation before the players depart f...
Jun 24, 2023
Winless Elks face stiff test against reigning Grey Cup champion Argos
EDMONTON - It might be a stretch to call a team that finished 4-14 last season and hasn't won a home game in more than two seasons the biggest disappointment so far in the young CFL season. After all,...
Jun 24, 2023
A bridge over Yellowstone River collapses, sending a freight train into the waters below
COLUMBUS, Mont. (AP) - A bridge that crosses Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed overnight, causing portions of a freight train that was traveling over it to plunge into the water below. There was ...
Jun 24, 2023
Quebec wildfires: more evacuations ordered in northwestern Quebec
MONTREAL - Officials in northwestern Quebec have ordered residents of two villages near the Ontario border to leave their homes as a wildfire continues to spread in the area. Residents of the villages...
Jun 24, 2023
Cougar sighting reported in Pavan Park
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have advised the public of a cougar sighting in the city.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) noted that on Friday, June 23, 2023, at around 8:00 p.m., officers re...
Jun 23, 2023
Hamilton face boos as Alouettes win Tiger-Cats home opener 38-12
HAMILTON - Cody Fajardo rushed for a score and connected with receiver Austin Mack for two more touchdowns to help the Montreal Alouettes to a 38-12 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Langeliers's ninth-inning homer lifts lowly Athletics over Blue Jays 5-4
TORONTO - Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead ninth-inning homer as the Athletics edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday to snap Oakland's eight-game losing skid. JJ Bleday had a two-run homer in the fi...
Jun 23, 2023
Stampeders host Roughriders and chase first home win of 2023 season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders need their young receivers to help get the job done on offence Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Veteran slotback Reggie Begelton and wide receiver Tyson ...
Jun 23, 2023
Alberta RCMP partners with Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
The Alberta RCMP signed their first Memorandum of Understanding with the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) on Friday.In attendance at the Alberta RCMP headquarters were representa...
Jun 23, 2023