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Alberta pays out $143 million to company over coal policy reversal
Alberta is paying out more than $140 million to end one of five lawsuits launched against it over its coal mining policies.A notice published online by Atrum Coal says the company has agreed to end it...
Jul 23, 2025

Italian sprinter Milan takes 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains overall lead
VALENCE, France (AP) - Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan timed his break to perfection to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals' hopes on Wednesda...
Jul 23, 2025

CFL hopefuls heading to Edmonton in 2026 for national combine
TORONTO - The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday...
Jul 23, 2025

Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find "revenue and cost synergies" in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. T...
Jul 23, 2025

City of Lethbridge lifts River Valley fire ban
Campfires are once again allowed in the coulees.The City of Lethbridge has cancelled its fire ban that had been in effect since June 26, 2025.The change was made due to the recent cooler temperatures ...
Jul 23, 2025

Families of the Idaho students Bryan Kohberger stabbed to death are set to see him sentenced
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole this week for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three ...
Jul 23, 2025

‘Biggest sport no one’s heard of:’ Walking soccer gains ground in Canada
TORONTO - Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer "the biggest sport no one's heard of." Hands, who runs the Toronto Walking Soccer Club, was initially skeptical about the appeal of a no-running version of ...
Jul 23, 2025

One of two Sylvan Lake men sentenced after incident near Crowsnest Pass
One of two Sylvan Lake residents accused in an incident near Crowsnest Pass in 2024 is now a free man.On June 11, 2024, RCMP were called to a collision on Hwy 22.Officers determined that a truck invol...
Jul 23, 2025

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security partnership draws closer. Trump ...
Jul 23, 2025

Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede kicks off Wednesday
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is underway Wednesday, July 23, with the gates opening at noon.Gate admission throughout the week is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.However,...
Jul 23, 2025