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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career in the seventh inning, Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run third and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Saturday.
2024-05-04 10:12
MADRID (AP) — Iga Swiatek avenged her loss in last year's final to Aryna Sabalenka and won the Madrid Open on Saturday after a third-set tiebreaker. The top-ranked Swiatek beat No. 2 Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7) for her third title of the season.
2024-05-04 10:09
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
2024-05-04 10:08
Bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians, 1 American who went missing, Mexican prosecutors say
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Three bodies recovered in an area of Mexico's Baja California state are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor’s office said S
2024-05-04 10:01
The New York Rangers are well aware about the difficulties Presidents' Trophy winners have had in advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They're just not thinking about that.
2024-05-04 09:57
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It wasn’t supposed to look this comfortable for Real Madrid — even for a team which is nearly always a strong contender to win the Spanish league.
2024-05-04 09:56
DALLAS (AP) — There is one more game to go between the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights and the top-seeded Stars. That deciding Game 7 in Dallas on Sunday night will wrap up the first round in the Western Conference playoffs.
2024-05-04 09:48
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Madonna will give a free concert on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning its vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor.
2024-05-04 09:45
Canada is not alone in suffering from a housing crisis. Having suitable shelter for its citizens has become a significant problem in most Western countries.
2024-05-04 02:16
Seventy-year-old Ricardo Olivares' body was found in a burned apartment and a man charged with arson now also faces manslaughter charges.
2024-05-04 02:15
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.
2024-05-04 01:58
PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth hit back-to-back homers, Dylan Cease pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the San Diego Padres won their third game in a row, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Friday night.
2024-05-03 18:14
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6.
2024-05-03 18:06
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water.
2024-05-03 18:04
SASKATOON — Fraser Minten capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 18:15 into overtime as the Saskatoon Blades topped the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
2024-05-03 17:55
Democracy, at least at the local level, could be at threat following the province’s introduction of Bill 20. The new Alberta government bill seeks to give cabinet new powers to compel councils to amend or repeal municipal bylaws and remove councillors, while also allowing party affiliations to be listed on municipal election ballots. The changes […]
2024-05-02 07:17
The organization representing more than 250 Alberta municipalities accused the province Monday of ushering so-called “big money” back into local politics via its controversial Bill 20, something Premier Danielle Smith denied. Bill 20 — the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 — was tabled in the legislature last Thursday. It’s drawn criticism for potentially giving the […]
2024-05-02 07:07
An incredible organization backed by only volunteers has made an incredible impact within Strathcona County over the past four decades. The inaugural Nourish Gala hosted by the Strathcona Food Bank celebrated 40 years of service by the nonprofit as well as showcasing some of the best in local dining at the Community Centre’s Agora on […]
2024-05-02 07:03
With an official start date of May 1, Strathcona County’s municipal census began this week. Households within the municipality should have received a census PIN letter, which explains how to complete the census online. “We strong encourage residents to use the online platform for its efficiency, convenience, and security,” the county said in a release. […]
2024-05-02 06:53
Two K-4 schools in Sherwood Park could become one new combined facility, according to the new three-year Capital Plan approved by the Elk Island Catholic Schools board of trustees. The board recently approved its updated capital plan, which sets the vision for the immediate, short-term and long-term facility needs for the local Catholic School Board. […]
2024-05-02 06:49
The recent federal budget is more of the same, according to local MP Garnett Genuis. Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan’s Conservative Member of Parliament did not thump his desk in support of the latest federal budget tabled by the Liberals in mid-April, one that came with a $40 billion deficit and the proposal for $52.9 billion in new […]
2024-05-02 06:44
A 47-year-old Edmonton man died after losing control of his motorcycle Saturday night in Strathcona County, say RCMP. Strathcona County RCMP responded to the report of a serious collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 16 and Highway 21 around 6:18 p.m. Saturday, police said in a Sunday news release. Upon arrival, emergency crews located the […]
2024-05-02 06:41
Parkland RCMP began investigating a complaint of child luring and sexual assault of a youth on Apr. 22. The fast-evolving investigation included two judicial authorizations to search an Edmonton residence and a motor vehicle. With the assistance of the ZEBRA Centre and the Parkland RCMP General Investigation Section, Parkland RCMP arrested and charged a 29-year-old […]
2024-05-02 06:40
It was a rough start to the day. A flipped car with three occupants ended up in the backyard of a Sunflower Way residence in Sherwood Park’s Davidson Creek neighbourhood at 7:53 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Both local police and firefighters and paramedics with Strathcona County Emergency Services, as well as rescue crews, quickly […]
2024-05-02 06:39
A playground is in the near future for St. John Paul II Catholic School. St. John Paul II Catholic School playground fundraising group was presented a cheque by Honourable Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services, for $125,000 from the Government of Alberta on Apr. 18 as part of the Community Facility Enhancement Program […]
2024-05-02 06:28
Parkland School Division is preparing to budget for the upcoming years. The Board of Trustees for Parkland School Division approved the 2024 to 2025 budget assumptions on their Apr. 9 Board Meeting, the assumptions being key components the budget is built around, including revenues, allocation to schools, enrolment, and staffing. “The assumptions are the building […]
2024-05-02 06:25
Twenty-five of the top bull riders in Canada are set to kick up some dirt on Saturday night as the Lamont and District Agricultural Society presents the 27th annual Bullarama Supreme. Known for attracting on average 1,000 guests, the event features one of the biggest cash prizes in the Alberta rodeo circuit with $8,000 on the […]
2024-05-02 06:23
With new revisions, the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw is presented. The Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, created to regulate domestic animals and to promote responsible pet ownership, received its second and third reading at Parkland County’s Apr. 9 council meeting. “The purpose of the bylaw is to regulate domestic animals and to promote responsible pet ownership […]
2024-05-02 06:20
The shop as packed as its shelves; Sherwood Park’s beloved independent bookstore, The Bookworm, was host to authors and book lovers alike on Saturday, April 27, as the store celebrated its 11th birthday, coinciding with Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. On top of all the birthday excitement, The Bookworm was one of twelve stores in the […]
2024-05-02 06:20
Stony Plain continues to grow and prosper. Phil Dirks, an external auditor and partner from Metrix Group LLP, presented Stony Plain council with their 2023 audited financial statements during the Town Council meeting on Apr. 22. “The Town’s accounts are well looked after, things are still in good shape,” Dirks said. Overall, the Town of […]
2024-05-02 06:17
Two out of three women and one out of three men in Alberta have or will experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. Though exact statistics can be hard to obtain due to low reporting rates, there is no question that the prevalence of sexual violence has a significant impact on the community. In recognition of […]
2024-05-02 06:11
For many Canadians, watching international conflict can evoke feelings of frustration and helplessness. As war rages on in other parts of the world such as in Ukraine, the desire to support those who have been impacted in any way possible remains strong within the community. It is in the spirit of that support that the […]
2024-05-02 06:08
Jackie Johnson and her family have been navigating addiction for more than a decade. Her son was 19 when they turned to the Parents Empowering Parents Society (PEP), a Strathcona County-based organization dedicated to supporting families with loved ones struggling with addiction. That was 11 years ago. At an event last Tuesday, April 23 put […]
2024-05-02 06:07
Grandparents can hold a pretty special place in a person’s heart. Britain Mills-Dawes has many cherished memories of her grandfather, Richard Battersby. After her parents divorced and her mother re-married, she met her stepdad’s father and the two built an unbreakable bond — through horses. Her family always reminded her of the times she’d chase […]
2024-05-02 06:05
There’s sew much to celebrate. For the first time since 2018, the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild returns this weekend with their quilt show. Featuring two days of vendors, door prizes, and quilts to admire, the show will be held at the Community Centre’s Agora and run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May […]
2024-05-02 06:03
In a world where federal and provincial dollars for housing are slow to come, this council has given the green light to a new Housing Affordability Strategy, signalling a groundbreaking effort to tackle the pressing issue of affordable housing within our community. The strategy, a result of a motion I had the privilege of […]
2024-05-02 06:01
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions Wednesday, advancing the bill to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is expected to sign it.
2024-05-01 10:17
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles put right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of shoulder inflammation, and they activated lefty John Means.
2024-05-01 10:17
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man who pleaded guilty to leaving voicemail messages threatening to kill Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and his family was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
2024-05-01 10:13
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Fresh off his New York Philharmonic debut, former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams returns to his native Puerto Rico on Friday for an evening of discussion and performance to raise awareness for Interstitia
2024-05-01 10:12
Matt Rempe stretched on the bench several minutes before warmups when the chants started.
2024-05-01 10:11
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada were in St. John's, N.L., Wednesday after a plane overshot the main runway at the city's airport.
2024-05-01 10:11
The Showshoe Art Guy is leaving people awestruck with his design in Banff
2024-05-01 02:15
NEW YORK (AP) — Not all moms are the same. They like and do different things. Some, gasp, don't love the idea of flowers and chocolates for Mother's Day. Consider these alternative gifts, many based on testimonials from actual moms.
2024-05-01 02:09
SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings to continue Seattle’s run of starting pitching dominance and the Mariners' bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
2024-04-30 18:16
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy.
2024-04-30 18:11
BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup.
2024-04-30 18:09
WINNIPEG — Mikko Rantanen’s first two goals of the playoffs propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games.
2024-04-30 18:09
On Apr. 16 the City of Fort Saskatchewan officially revealed the 2024, Art in Public Places winner, Highest Honour, designed and created by residents Ellie Legrandeur and Stacey Shearing. This project began with a blank 30” x 60” canvas, on which Ojibwe artist Ellie Lagrandeur painted a tall standing Chief holding what is known as the […]
2024-04-30 09:59
The Fort Saskatchewan dance group the Blizzard Cloggers recently celebrated 30 years of dancing in the City with at their annual Fascinator Dance. The group will be celebrating their 30 anniversary with an exciting show at the Shell Theatre on May 24 at 7PM, featuring a variety of clogging routines as well as some great […]
2024-04-30 09:56
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