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Vives heading into '24 campaign at Woodbine after strong 2023 season
Sofia Vives has a tough act to follow this year. The affable American registered 122 wins and over US$3.5 million in earnings in 2023, her first full campaign as an apprentice jockey. She ranked secon...
Apr 01, 2024
'It just needs to stop': Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
COCHRANE, Alta. - Horns blared along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary on Monday as a protest against the hike in the federal carbon price slowed traffic to a crawl. Hundreds of protesters, man...
Apr 01, 2024
Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) - Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says premiers would rather complain and "make political hay" out of his federal carbon pricing program than present an alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emiss...
Apr 01, 2024
Lethbridge MLAs on the impacts of Alberta's large population growth
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's provincial politicians are reflecting on what Alberta's record population growth could mean going forward.Statistics Canada reported last week that the Alberta population...
Apr 01, 2024
Registration available for Open Farm Days 2024
Open Farm Days is returning to Alberta for 2024, and registration is now available. The event is a celebration of Alberta agriculture that gives people insight into how food gets to their table throug...
Apr 01, 2024
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after leading all players with eight points over three games last week. McDavid had three goals and ...
Apr 01, 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign receiver Emilus to one-year contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal keeps Emilus with the Riders through the 2025 season. The six-foot-one 20...
Apr 01, 2024