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Bruno wins Stampede saddle bronc title despite confusion

Bruno wins Stampede saddle bronc title despite confusion

CALGARY — Zeke Thurston thought he had won his fourth saddle-bronc title at the Calgary Stampede rodeo on Sunday. Jubilation then turned to dejection for the 29-year-old cowboy from Big Valley, Alta.
Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34

Redblacks rally early, late to edge winless Elks 37-34

EDMONTON — Quarterback Dru Brown completed a couple of long touchdown passes in the second half and Lewis Ward kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired and the Ottawa Redblacks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Edmonton Elks 37-34 on Sunday.
'Pushed each other': Twin ballerinas danced together, retired together

'Pushed each other': Twin ballerinas danced together, retired together

The decision of twins Jennifer and Alexandra Gibson to put down their pointe shoes and retire might have seemed effortless, much like their performances onstage.

Police in Kamloops, B.C., continue search for 50-year-old Alberta man lost in river

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Mounties in Kamloops, B.C., say the search continues for a 50-year-old Alberta man lost in the North Thompson River.
Tired of moral victories, Elks host Redblacks looking for first win of 2024

Tired of moral victories, Elks host Redblacks looking for first win of 2024

EDMONTON — Chris Jones doesn’t believe in moral victories. The coach and general manager of the 0-4 Edmonton Elks is fully aware that his team has played four close games through what has been a very tough schedule.
Wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months

Wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months

OTTAWA — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have brought flash floods and destruction to parts of the Maritimes, but federal officials say the storm has also reduced the risk of wildfires in parts of Eastern Canada, at least for now.
Judge in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial warns jury about defence statement

Judge in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial warns jury about defence statement

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The judge in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has cautioned the jury about an opening statement by a defence lawyer.
Calgary says decision on lifting outdoor water ban coming Monday

Calgary says decision on lifting outdoor water ban coming Monday

CALGARY — A Calgary official says the city is set to announce Monday whether it's ready to lift its mandatory ban on outdoor watering. The ban has been in place since a major water feeder main burst on June 5.
WestJet and mechanics' union ratify contract in aftermath of strike

WestJet and mechanics' union ratify contract in aftermath of strike

CALGARY — A collective agreement between WestJet and its mechanics has been ratified, just weeks after a two-day strike forced large-scale flight cancellations and cost the airline millions of dollars.
Defence calls Coutts murder-conspiracy trial 'un-Canadian,' accuses RCMP of lying

Defence calls Coutts murder-conspiracy trial 'un-Canadian,' accuses RCMP of lying

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A lawyer for one of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the trial is "un-Canadian" and alleges RCMP officers lied under oath.
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