‘Dune’ and A-listers all set to launch from Venice film fest
Director Denis Villeneuve has been to the world’s top film festivals, from…Associated Press / August 29, 2021
Month: August 2021
Girl, 3, dies after rock falls on her at Vancouver Island ski resort
COMOX, B.C. — A three-year-old girl has died after a rock fell…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
Biden pays respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — President Joe Biden met in solemn…Associated Press / August 29, 2021
Hurricane Ida winds hit 150 mph ahead of Louisiana strike
NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Ida rapidly grew in strength early Sunday, becoming…Associated Press / August 29, 2021
Top CEOs urge diversification as Alberta grapples to find its place in changing world
CALGARY — Susannah Pierce’s children aren’t interested in following in her footsteps.…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
Veteran wheelchair racer Lakatos picks up second silver of Tokyo Paralympics
TOKYO — Canadian wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos captured his second silver medal…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
B.C. Lions win 24-12 on two TDs from Mike Reilly to spoil Redblacks’ home opener
OTTAWA — It will be back to the drawing board for the…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
Local businesses expect subdued TIFF to generate fewer sales, less foot traffic
TORONTO — Most years, Beck Taxi will have logged hundreds of fares…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
Ongoing protest over old-growth logging on Vancouver Island marks one year
PORT RENFREW, B.C. — In the year since the first camp was…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
Trudeau campaigns in Ontario, while Singh and O’Toole take on Quebec
OTTAWA — The federal party leaders are concentrating their campaigning efforts in…The Canadian Press / August 29, 2021
Frank Lecky
January 28, 1935 - August 29, 2021In loving memory ~ Frank passed…Wire Service / August 29, 2021
Central Alberta Bucs win first ever Alberta Football League title
Bucs knock off Edmonton Elite 47-17 to complete undefeated seasonByron Hackett / August 28, 2021
Spooner, Daoust give Canada’s women’s hockey team a 7-0 quarterfinal win over Germany
CALGARY — Natalie Spooner scored twice and had an assist to lead…The Canadian Press / August 28, 2021
Biden: Another attack likely, pledges more strikes on IS
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vowed Saturday to keep up airstrikes…Associated Press / August 28, 2021
Free our Finest raising huge funds for Special Olympics Alberta
Event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Special Olympics Red DeerByron Hackett / August 28, 2021
Taking their shot: NBA referees to be vaccinated this season
NBA referees will all be vaccinated against the coronavirus this season. The…Associated Press / August 28, 2021
Promoted Brentford stays unbeaten in Premier League
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ivan Toney maintained promoted Brentford’s unbeaten start to…Associated Press / August 28, 2021
‘Clearly discriminatory and systemically racist’: Report on B.C. schools board
VICTORIA — An independent report has found systemic racism in a northern…The Canadian Press / August 28, 2021
O’Toole, Singh denounce aggressive protesters dogging Trudeau campaign
OTTAWA — Erin O’Toole warned supporters Saturday that they’re not welcome on…The Canadian Press / August 28, 2021
Taliban block Kabul airport to most as foreign airlifts wane
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban forces sealed off Kabul’s airport on Saturday…Associated Press / August 28, 2021