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Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay wins World Cup halfpipe gold
CALGARY - Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay's first World Cup victory was a memorable one Thursday night as the 24-year-old did it on home turf. "Stoked to do it on my home halfpipe where I lear...
Dec 31, 2021
Annual Scott Wozniak Memorial Fishing Derby back after COVID hiatus
The Mallard Wildlife Federation Annual Scott Wozniak Memorial Fishing Derby has returned after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.Sunday, Jan. 2 at Barrier Lake, folks will gather to fish, ...
Dec 31, 2021
CPL takes over operation of FC Edmonton while search for new ownership continues
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League has taken over operation of FC Edmonton while a search for new ownership continues. The league said it has been working with current owners Tom and Dave Fath "for...
Dec 31, 2021
Becky Hammon new Las Vegas Aces coach
Becky Hammon is coming back to the WNBA as a head coach. The veteran San Antonio Spurs assistant took the lead spot with the Las Vegas Aces on Friday. "I am so excited to return to the WNBA and gratef...
Dec 31, 2021
Climate change, reconciliation key takeaways from 2021: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says vaccination against COVID-19 remains one of the country's top priorities as 2021 turns to 2022. In a statement, he says Canadians will need to continue work...
Dec 31, 2021
Emma Raducanu honored by queen in annual New Year's list
LONDON (AP) - U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch's annual New Year's list on Friday following the teenager's breakthrough performance at Flushing...
Dec 31, 2021
Emma Raducanu honored by queen in annual New Year's list
LONDON (AP) - U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch's annual New Year's list on Friday following the teenager's breakthrough performance at Flushing...
Dec 31, 2021
Omicron's New Year's cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022
PARIS (AP) - Sorrow for the dead and dying, fear of more infections to come and hopes for an end to the coronavirus pandemic were - again - the bittersweet cocktail with which the world said good ridd...
Dec 31, 2021
NHL postpones eight more games in Canada due to attendance restrictions
The NHL has postponed eight more games in Canada due to attendance restrictions implemented in response to a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases. The league postponed Ottawa's home game Monday against Minnes...
Dec 31, 2021
Hughes' second goal gives Devils' wild OT win over Oilers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Friday after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game. Hughes...
Dec 31, 2021