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Winnipeg Jets sign forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan to two-year contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan on a two-year contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The deal, with an average annual value of US$775,000 at the NHL level, is ...
Jul 2, 2024
Helicopter pilot dies fighting wildfire in Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE - A helicopter pilot has died while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories. Transportation Safety Board officials had said an aircraft operated by Great Slave Helicopters crashed...
Jul 2, 2024
Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede. The annual 10-day rodeo and festival is usually a must-do event for politicians and Tr...
Jul 2, 2024
Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation: lawyer
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver labour lawyer says a group of British Columbia teachers has launched a human rights complaint against their union, saying the BC Teachers' Federation "has engaged in and enable...
Jul 2, 2024
Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to set up Euro 2024 quarterfinal vs. the Netherlands
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday. Demiral opened the scoring after less than a minu...
Jul 2, 2024
Clean-up continues in Carrot River as State of Emergency is lifted
The town of Carrot River continues to clean up after the major storm in the area late last month. The declared State of Emergency in Carrot River was declared over on Monday. The town will continue to...
Jul 2, 2024
Manitoba murder conviction deemed likely a miscarriage of justice by federal minister
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago is getting another court date and a chance to clear his name. Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a r...
Jul 2, 2024
Shortage on shelves in midst of Co-op cybersecurity incident
A cybersecurity incident last week, affecting Co-Op cardlock locations across Western Canada, is also having an impact on peoples' ability to buy groceries.According to a statement from Federated Co-o...
Jul 2, 2024
Mustangs begin title defence in La Ronge, host Bombers for finals rematch home opener
The 2024-25 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League schedule has been released. The regular season will begin on Friday, Sept. 20 with 10 of the 12 teams doing battle.The Melfort Mustangs will start their t...
Jul 2, 2024
Fond du Lac pedophile declared dangerous offender
A Fond du Lac man who has been convicted of multiple incidents of sexually assaulting children as young as four, has been declared a dangerous offender but instead of indeterminate jail time was given...
Jul 2, 2024