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Hawks return home empty handed from Kindersley
The Hawks went winless in Kindersley this weekend falling 2-0 on Saturday and 7-1 on Sunday afternoon at the West Central Events Centre in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action.Looking for t...
Jan 13, 2025

Canada settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform
OTTAWA - The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time in the Armed Forces. The settlement is worth up to $150 million,...
Jan 13, 2025

B.C. starvation death inquest hears victim's emaciated state, poor living conditions
BURNABY, B.C. - Florence Girard was so small when she died that she "looked like a child" in her casket, her sister told a British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of the woman. Sharon Bursey...
Jan 13, 2025

CPC announces $535,000 in medal bonuses for Canada's Paris Paralympians
OTTAWA - The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Monday that a total of $535,000 was awarded to Canadian athletes for their achievements at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Paris Games marked the f...
Jan 13, 2025

Redblacks re-sign veteran offensive lineman Bladek to one-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Monday. Bladek started 17 games with the Redblacks last season after...
Jan 13, 2025

Quebec measles outbreak grows to 11 cases; officials warn of thousands of exposures
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says thousands of people might have been exposed to measles at a shopping mall north of Montreal earlier this month, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease co...
Jan 13, 2025

Nipawin Venice House receives Canadian Choice Award
A local restaurant has received recognition by a national organization. Nipawin Venice House has won the Canadian Choice Award in the Family Restaurant category. "Very humbled. I was very happy, excit...
Jan 13, 2025

Jets goalie Hellebuyck named NHL's first star of the week after reaching 300-win mark
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHL's first star of the week after reaching the 300-win mark. Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goaltender in NHL history to ...
Jan 13, 2025

Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department can publicly release its investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday - the latest rulin...
Jan 13, 2025

A golden smile: Prince Albert hockey mom reflects on daughter's victory
Heather Zablocki says the family feels like they are on cloud nine.Just over a day has passed since her oldest daughter Stryker won gold with Canada's national women's team at the IIHF World Hockey Ch...
Jan 13, 2025