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Partial settlement approved in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

Partial settlement approved in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

CALGARY — A judge has approved a partial settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Sundre resident successfully completes cross-Canada cycling adventure

Sundre resident successfully completes cross-Canada cycling adventure

Phil Meagher, a coach with Sundre Bike n’ Ski Club, had for years sought to check a cross-country cycling trip off his bucket list
What is the best place to retire in Canada, income-wise?

What is the best place to retire in Canada, income-wise?

Your after-tax income in retirement can depend on where you live, but the actual amount varies by province and territory
Retired police and rescue dogs retire with no pension

Retired police and rescue dogs retire with no pension

“We wanted to ensure that those retired working dogs who have put it all on the line during their careers continue to receive the medical attention they need."
Standoff near Champion ends with arrest, two still at large

Standoff near Champion ends with arrest, two still at large

Robert Russell Dwyer, 37 (left), and Aaron John Thompson, 40, of Pincher Creek are still at large with arrest warrants following a Sept. 16 home invasion and assault in Coleman.
Wonderland ride gets stuck upside down for 25 minutes with passengers on board

Wonderland ride gets stuck upside down for 25 minutes with passengers on board

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Passengers on a ride at a popular Toronto-area amusement park got more of a scare than a thrill on Saturday after the roller coaster they were riding on got stuck upside down for nearly half an hour.
Suspects sought after Coleman home invasion

Suspects sought after Coleman home invasion

One man is in custody and Crowsnest Pass RCMP are seeking three others after a Sept. 16 home invasion in the community.
Cavalry FC lock up Canadian Premier League regular season title

Cavalry FC lock up Canadian Premier League regular season title

Soccer: Southern Alberta's Cavalry FC win Canadian Premier League Shield with two games remaining
Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

TORONTO — The union that represents 5,600 workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada confirmed Sunday its members had ratified a three-year contract with the automaker.
Northern Alberta bobsledder back in the driver’s seat

Northern Alberta bobsledder back in the driver’s seat

Melissa Lotholz returns to bobsleigh after a year hiatus in an effort to make the 2026 Canadian Olympic team