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Province wants to make ammolite Alberta's official gemstone
Alberta could soon have its first official gemstone.The government wants to make ammolite, found primarily in southern Alberta, an official emblem alongside the coat of arms, flag and wild rose."Ammol...
Mar 17, 2022
Two Ontario students 'stable' after deadly crash in Texas
Two students from Ontario are recovering in hospital following a deadly crash between a pickup truck and a van carrying a college golf team in Texas. Nine people were killed in the fiery Tuesday night...
Mar 17, 2022
Curling free agency season kicks off with a bang as some top teams announce splits
When Reid Carruthers was a young curler on tour, he knew he'd have to do his own legwork when free agency season rolled around. He got creative years ago and it paid off when he caught the eye of fell...
Mar 17, 2022
Toronto's Sophie Jaques a finalist for NCAA women's hockey MVP
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Toronto's Sophie Jaques was among the three finalists named Thursday for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, which goes to the top player in NCAA women's hockey. The Ohio Stat...
Mar 17, 2022
Tyrell and Tre Ford show scouts plenty of speed at University of Buffalo pro day
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Twins Tyrell and Tre Ford showed plenty of speed Thursday at the University of Buffalo pro day. Tyrell Ford, a defensive back with the Waterloo Warriors, posted a 40-yard dash time of ...
Mar 17, 2022
NTSB: Child was driving truck that struck van killing 9
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) - A National Transportation Safety Board spokesman says a 13-year-old was driving pickup truck in crash that killed nine in Texas. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story f...
Mar 17, 2022
NTSB: Child was driving truck that struck van killing 9
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) - National Transportation Safety Board Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg said Thursday that a 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision...
Mar 17, 2022
Vigil for Saudi activist Raif Badawi calls for reunification with family in Quebec
MONTREAL - Nearly a week after Saudi activist Raif Badawi's release from prison, supporters in Montreal called Thursday for him to be allowed to leave Saudi Arabia and rejoin his family in Quebec. Abo...
Mar 17, 2022
House votes to further restrict Russian trade after invasion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, preparing for President Joe Biden to enact higher tariffs on more products and furt...
Mar 17, 2022
Ed Stiles nominated as one of Alberta's Top Ten fitness instructors
MEDICINE HAT, AB- A well-known trainer in Medicine Hat has been recognized for his dedication to helping people of all ages improve their fitness.Ed Stiles is among the nominees for Canada's Top Fitne...
Mar 17, 2022