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Cranbrook, B.C., suing former hockey team, Western Hockey League over Manitoba move
VANCOUVER - The City of Cranbrook, B.C., is suing its former hockey team as well as the Western Hockey League over the team's departure in 2019. The Kootenay Ice left for Manitoba before the start of ...
Jan 13, 2021

Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration
NEW YORK - Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi ...
Jan 13, 2021

Illinois Democrats pick Welch for House speaker; Madigan out
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois House Democrats threw their support Wednesday behind a Black legislator to take over as speaker, backing Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch to lead the chamber as Michael Madigan ...
Jan 13, 2021

US Space Command site to be located in Huntsville, Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Air Force is expected to announce Huntsville, Alabama as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Alabama's governor. Gov. Kay Ivey said that Hunt...
Jan 13, 2021

City to look into heavy truck route after hearing residents' concerns
After conversations began in mid-December regarding Melfort's Heavy Truck Route, more residents are voicing their concerns over the route, mainly relating to Broadway Avenue South.At the city's counci...
Jan 13, 2021

Source: Former Red Bulls coach Chris Armas to succeed Greg Vanney at Toronto FC
TORONTO - Former New York Red Bulls boss Chris Armas has been chosen as Greg Vanney's successor as head coach of Toronto FC, according to a source. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because t...
Jan 13, 2021

Bloc takes aim at new transport minister, pointing finger at 'Islamic movement' ties
OTTAWA - The Bloc Qubcois is seeking to sow doubt about Canada's new transport minister Omar Alghabra over his association with what it calls "the political Islamic movement." Leader Yves-Franois Blan...
Jan 13, 2021

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games
TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he has to do a better job of keeping his mask on during games. During the NBA team's first 10 games, Nurse often has been seen on television with hi...
Jan 13, 2021

Melfort Trade Alliance recognized as Chamber of Commerce
Melfort now has a Chamber of Commerce.Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) President Tyler Fahlman said the board has worked tirelessly over the last year to get to their goal of being recognized as a chamber...
Jan 13, 2021

Premier Moe confident vaccinations will speed up
Giving an update on the province's COVID-19 situation, Premier Scott Moe acknowledged the vaccine rollout has been slower than hoped, calling it "sluggish."But Moe also said he thinks it's going to pi...
Jan 13, 2021