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Evacuation order in place in west-central Alberta due to out-of-control wildfire
NORDEGG, AB - An evacuation order is in place for parts of west-central Alberta as a wildfire burns in the area.The fire, which is about 19 kilometres west of Nordegg, was discovered Tuesday and initi...
Jul 21, 2022
Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne to take part in MLS all-star skills challenge
Newly arrived Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne will take part in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, part of the festivities surrounding the Aug. 10 game between the MLS and Liga MX all-stars at Minne...
Jul 21, 2022
Hot weather leads to sweat, delays for Canadian travellers in Europe
Trevor Norris is used to hot summer weather, being from the Prairies. But his trip to England this week - one of many European countries facing record temperatures - has left him battling train delays...
Jul 21, 2022
Saskatchewan Roughriders push back game versus Toronto to Sunday
TORONTO - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts will complete their back-to-back series a day later than originally planned. The Riders announced Thursday the return engagement will be pl...
Jul 21, 2022
Elks' Lawler looks to halt former team Blue Bombers' perfect start to season
EDMONTON - All eyes will be on wide receiver Kenny Lawler when the Elks host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. Lawler is still shining from last week's standout performance as Edmo...
Jul 21, 2022
B.C. announces consumer protection policy for homebuyers in competitive market
VICTORIA - British Columbia has announced a mandatory three-day period to allow homebuyers time to arrange an inspection and take other important steps like securing financing in a high-pressure real ...
Jul 21, 2022
Canada's high court upholds first-degree conviction against B.C. killer
OTTAWA - Canada's highest court has unanimously upheld the first-degree murder conviction of a man found guilty of a January 2015 slaying near Prince George, B.C. The Supreme Court of Canada decision ...
Jul 21, 2022
Old Age Security payments increasing by 10% for seniors 75+
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced the first permanent increase to Old Age Security (OAS) pensions, not including adjustments due to inflation, for the first time since 1973.Minister of...
Jul 21, 2022
Senior officer faces military charges after probe of relationship allegations
OTTAWA - The military police have charged a senior officer in the Canadian Armed Forces after an investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The office of Canad...
Jul 21, 2022
$135K worth of drugs confiscated in southeastern Alberta
BROOKS, AB - Two people have been apprehended following the seizures of large quantities of drugs and cash.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) Medicine Hat organized crime team executed ...
Jul 21, 2022