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Q&A: Ellen Burstyn on her acting life, and never retiring
NEW YORK (AP) - That Ellen Burstyn plays a woman who recoils at the very mention of a retirement community in the upcoming film "Queen Bees" is extremely appropriate. Rarely has an actor been as good ...
Jun 07, 2021

Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
TORONTO - Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Patrick Tatham, Shawn Swords, and Justin Serresse will serve as assistants on Weir's staf...
Jun 07, 2021

Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards. Veteran musicians Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bi...
Jun 07, 2021

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew. The 57-year-ol...
Jun 07, 2021

Back Alley Tour
Melfort's Back Alley Tour 2021 will be July 15th meeting at the back alley behind Northern Lights Gallery from 2-8:00 p.m.This is one day show and sale.Inviting all Artists!See the poster for details.
Jun 07, 2021

Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to take a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as pandemic restrictions loosen. Trudeau says he expects hig...
Jun 07, 2021

NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history
TORONTO - The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president. ...
Jun 07, 2021

Judge dismisses charter application of pastor on trial for violating health orders
EDMONTON - A judge has ruled that the religious freedoms of an Alberta pastor who is on trial for violating COVID-19 regulations were not violated. Pastor James Coates made a charter application in re...
Jun 07, 2021

St. Brieux school students bring home multiple YBEX awards
For the 20th year, Community Futures Newsask in Tisdale dispersed the Youth Business Excellence (YBEX) awards.The awards ceremony was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemi...
Jun 07, 2021

New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infiniteā
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES - Summer movies are finally starting t...
Jun 07, 2021