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Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (AP) - One of Russia's most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5 kilometers (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly...
Aug 18, 2024

CFL reinstates Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions
TORONTO - Chad Kelly can return to the Toronto Argonauts. The CFL reinstated the quarterback with conditions Sunday. The announcement comes after the league suspended Kelly on May 7 for Toronto's two ...
Aug 18, 2024
Look before you leap: Everything you need to know about blue-green algae in Sask.
As you head to the lake this summer, it may be a good idea to check the water before you leap in.The government of Saskatchewan says concentrations of blue-green algae can give the water a shimmering,...
Aug 18, 2024

Calgary pipe woes flag 'dire need' for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group
CALGARY - The condition of infrastructure across the country is dire and action needs to be taken now to prevent the kind of massive water pipe break that continues to plague Alberta's biggest city, s...
Aug 18, 2024

Democrats look to build on Kamala Harris's momentum at national convention
WASHINGTON - A reinvigorated Democratic party is gathering in Chicago for its national convention looking to build on the momentum of recent weeks after U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris moved to the ...
Aug 18, 2024

Rankin rushes for three touchdowns to power Elks to 47-22 road win over Ticats
HAMILTON - Justin Rankin ran for 108 yards and three touchdowns to power the Edmonton Elks past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 47-22 on Saturday night. Edmonton (3-7) won its third straight at Tim Hortons Fi...
Aug 17, 2024

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama felt his lower back starting to act up. On a whim, he decided to put a new putter in his bag for the start of the PGA Tour postseason. And now the Japanese star ...
Aug 17, 2024

Hot stretch vaults Green to the top of Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard
CALGARY - Australian Richard Green fired 11 birdies on Saturday to vault to the top of the Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard. If not for one bogey and one double bogey, Green could have tied or broke...
Aug 17, 2024

Chris Johnston becomes first Canadian to Elite Series overall title
WADDINGTON - Another first for Canadian Chris Johnston. The Peterborough, Ont., native clinched the Elite Series overall title Saturday, becoming the first Canadian to win angler-of-the-year honours. ...
Aug 17, 2024

Jasper wildfire no longer out-of-control, now classified as 'being held'
Parks Canada says a wildfire that forced everyone to flee the Alberta town of Jasper and destroyed close to a third of its buildings is no longer classified as out-of-control and is now listed as "bei...
Aug 17, 2024