BlackburnNews.com file photo from Lions vs. Rams, Sept.9, 2012, at Ford Field.Running back Ameer Abdullah out of Nebraska has been selected 54th overall by the Detroit Lions in Round 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Abdullah rushed for over 1,600 yards in the last two seasons and scored 19 touchdowns last year.
As well, the Lions have traded the 88th and 143rd overall picks to Minnesota for the 80th overall pick to get Stanford cornerback Alex Carter.
Day three of the NFL Draft starts on Saturday at 12pm with Rounds 4-7.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
