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History will be made as CPCA descends on North Battleford
For nearly 50 years, professional wagon drivers have navigated the track at the North Battleford Exhibition Grounds.But those holding the reins for Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) ...
May 28, 2019 Amber L’Heureux will make her CPCA debut in North Battleford, and in doing so, become the first professional female driver in the circuits six-decade history. (submitted photo/Amber L’Heureux)
Young woman killed, teen injured after father sets fire at Calgary home: police
CALGARY - Police in Calgary say a young woman was killed and her teen sister badly injured at the hands of their father who also died in an explosion at their home. Investigators believe Heidar Dehdar...
May 28, 2019
New Brunswick health officials confirm 9th case of measles in province
FREDERICTON - Health officials in New Brunswick have confirmed another case of measles - bringing the total to nine in the Saint John area - and some officials predict the number could go hi...
May 28, 2019
Amazon to release Mindy Kaling's new essay collection
NEW YORK - Mindy Kaling is taking a different path with her next book. The actress and writer plans to release her third collection of essays through Amazon.com's Amazon Original Stories imprint. The ...
May 28, 2019
Warriors' Curry has deep Toronto roots after 18 months in city as a youngster
TORONTO - James Lackey's students at Brampton Christian School will have to forgive him for cheering on Golden State this week as the Toronto Raptors open up the NBA Finals against the Warriors. After...
May 28, 2019
Sask. eliminates provincial cross-border alcohol limits
Bringing back a few extra bottles of wine from B.C. or another case of beer from Alberta will no longer have people risking a fine in Saskatchewan - the province has scrapped its limits on bringing ba...
May 28, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
MPs demand more federal help as mental-health issues rise on Canada's farms
OTTAWA - Lawmakers are calling on the federal government to better support Canadian farmers who they say are more at risk of mental-health issues like stress, depression and suicidal th...
May 28, 2019
Montreal man sentenced to two years for killing of Alzheimer's-stricken wife
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who suffocated his severely ill wife with a pillow has been sentenced to two years less a day in jail. Michel Cadotte was sentenced today, three months after a jury...
May 28, 2019
Phillies OF Herrera arrested in domestic case, put on leave
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odbel Herrera was placed on administrative leave Tuesday by Major League Baseball following his arrest in a domestic violence case at an Atlantic...
May 28, 2019
Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo cheering on Raptors and fellow Spaniard Marc Gasol
TORONTO - Count Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo as one of the growing number of Toronto Raptors converts. The Spanish playmaker and his son, along with teammate Chris Mavinga and former TFC st...
May 28, 2019