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South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The South Korean president has defended his martial law decree as act of governance and denied rebellion charges. Yoon Suk Yeol's televised statement Thursday came hours befo...
Dec 11, 2024
Lake Placid working with Italian officials as a backup sliding site for 2026 Winter Games
Lake Placid, N.Y., would play host to bobsled, luge and skeleton events for the 2026 Olympics if a track currently being rebuilt in Italy isn't finished in time for the Milan-Cortina Games, officials ...
Dec 11, 2024
Old friends Conners and Henderson reunite at Grant Thornton Invitational
Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they'll get to see one another up close. Conners and Henderson will team up once again a...
Dec 11, 2024
'Compassionate Friends' offer peer support for bereaved in Medicine Hat
Compassionate Friends is a peer support group in Medicine Hat that offers grief education and hope to those who've experienced the death of a child at any age.Donna Rodin, organizer for The Compassion...
Dec 11, 2024
Donations to Medicine Hat non-profits drop over Canada Post strike
---Donations to some of Medicine Hat's non-profit organizations have dropped during a time of crucial fundraising due to an ongoing strike at Canada Post that is nearing its fourth week. -READ: Tensio...
Dec 11, 2024
Alberta RCMP issue over 1,900 tickets during National Safe Driving Week
The Alberta RCMP issued 1,933 tickets during National Safe Driving Week from Dec. 1 to 7.They took part in the initiative that included police forces from across the country.Of the tickets issued, 18 ...
Dec 11, 2024
Toronto Raptors sign Canadian guard AJ Lawson to two-way contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday. The six-foot-six, 185-pound guard from Toronto averaged 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2....
Dec 11, 2024
Red Deer to host Alberta Canola gatherings in January
Canola farmers and industry officials will gather in Red Deer in January for two events.The Alberta Canola Conference and AGM is set for January 22 while the Research Symposium will be held on January...
Dec 11, 2024
UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel ...
Dec 11, 2024
Calgary Stampeders sign Parades to extension, restructure Adams's contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders re-signed veteran kicker Rene Parades on Wednesday while also restructuring quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.'s deal. Calgary signed Parades to a two-year contract extensio...
Dec 11, 2024