Joel Dublanko didn’t have to wait long to learn where he’ll be starting his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.
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Serious crash closes Highway 22 in M.D. of Ranchland
A serious collision in the Municipal District of Ranchland, Alta., has left Highway 22 impassable in both directions, Mounties say.
Police seeking footage of hit-and-run on Jasper Avenue Friday night
A man is in life-threatening condition after a hit-and-run crash on Jasper Avenue Friday night.
Here’s what marijuana researchers have to say about 420 or ‘weed day’
It’s 420 or “weed day,” and people around the world are paying homage to their favorite guilty pleasure: marijuana. But not everyone joins in on the 420 festivities. Some scientists who study weed have become increasingly concerned about the potential harm cannabis can do to the body, especially when smoked or vaped.
U.S. House votes for possible TikTok ban, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon
The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon.
Witnesses, video sought in Abbotsford suspicious death investigation
Police in Abbotsford are asking the public for information and video as they investigate a suspicious death.
‘It was joy’: Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold
A rescue operation for an orca calf trapped in a remote tidal lagoon off Vancouver Island has been put on hold after it started eating seal meat thrown in the water for what is believed to be the first time.
Iconic ninth floor Eaton Centre restaurant set to reopen in May
There was once a beautiful restaurant on the ninth floor of the former Eaton’s department store. It closed 25 years ago, but many in Montreal still talk about it. Soon, Le 9ieme will open to diners once again.
Blue What City? Alberta premier says nothing wrong with old Calgary slogan
It may be her party’s colour, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn’t satisfied with a recent decision to swap Calgary’s city slogan to something bigger and broader.
Voluntary water limits put in place in face of possible Alberta drought
More than three dozen of Alberta’s largest water users have agreed with a provincial plan to cut down this year ahead of a severe drought expected this summer.
