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Two Peace region cowboys competing in PBR this weekend
Bonnett's Energy Centre in Grande Prairie is hosting the PBR Canada Cup Series' Peace Country Invitational from September 30 - October 1.Twenty-four riders from across the globe are competing this wee...
Sep 29, 2023

Cars for Christmas lottery fundraiser launches October 2
An annual Peace Country fundraiser is back for another year.The 23rd annual Cars for Christmas Lottery is giving away brand new vehicles while raising funds for eleven local community groups and proje...
Sep 29, 2023

NWJHL Navigators recognize National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The North Peace Navigators of the NWJHL will be recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, during both their games. The Navigators w...
Sep 29, 2023

European Union heads to visit Canada amid talks for access to EU science grants
OTTAWA - The top heads of the European Union are expected to visit Canada this year, as officials discuss the possibility of Ottawa joining a major research-funding pact. Brussels and Ottawa hold lead...
Sep 29, 2023

Blinken on Canada-India rift: 'Those responsible must be held accountable'
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is again urging India to co-operate with Canada to bring Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killers to justice. Blinken confirmed that he delivered that message...
Sep 29, 2023

Canada disagrees with inclusion of Russians, Belarusians in 2024 Paralympics
OTTAWA - The Canadian Paralympic Committee disagreed with the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in next summer's Paralympic ...
Sep 29, 2023

Ticats linebacker Thurman looking forward to facing Stampeders
HAMILTON - Jameer Thurman has never had a problem getting himself up to play football, but the veteran linebacker admits he'll have a bit more juice than usual Saturday night. Thurman leads Hamilton a...
Sep 29, 2023

Wild sign Mats Zuccarello to 2-year, $8.25M contract extension for top line security
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension on Friday, solidifying their top line beyond this season. Zuccarello, 36, ha...
Sep 29, 2023

Rare road win in Orlando would help CF Montreal's MLS playoff push
MONTREAL - A rare road victory against Orlando City SC on Saturday evening could go a long way in securing a playoff spot for CF Montreal. It's a very tall order for Montreal as it heads into its fina...
Sep 29, 2023

Head of Canadian Ukrainian group defends man who fought for unit created by Nazis
The president of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada is defending a Second World War veteran of a Nazi unit who was recently lauded as a hero in Canada's Parliament. Jurij Klufas has not met 9...
Sep 29, 2023