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Wheat Kings sign three more players
The County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings has announced three more player signings, for the 2023/24 season.The Wheat Kings penned and added, Isaiah Wilson, Hudson Lamoureux, and Kyle Nowee to their ros...
Sep 07, 2023
'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94
Veteran journalist and author Peter C. Newman, who held a mirror up to Canada, has died at the age of 94. He died in hospital in Belleville, Ont., Thursday morning from complications related to a stro...
Sep 07, 2023
PWHL's Montreal team signs Poulin, Desbiens, Stacey
MONTREAL - Forwards Marie-Philip-Poulin and Laura Stacey and goaltender Ann-Rene Desbiens were the first players signed by the Professional Women's Hockey League team in Montreal. The three members of...
Sep 07, 2023
Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years. The tax aim...
Sep 07, 2023
American players Knight, Keller and Frankel sign 3-year deals with Boston's PWHL team
BOSTON - Forward Hilary Knight, goaltender Aerin Frankel and defender Megan Keller have signed three-year contracts with the Boston franchise of the Professional Women's Hockey League. The trio helped...
Sep 07, 2023
Nominations open for Fairview 2023 Business Awards.
Nominations are open for the Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Awards.Residents are invited to nominate your favorite business or individual for any of the eight categories, in...
Sep 07, 2023
French actor Dujardin set for starring role at Rugby World Cup opening ceremony
PARIS (AP) - Award-winning French actor Jean Dujardin's involvement in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony on Friday might prove a lucky omen for his nation when it takes on New Zealand. Dujardin wil...
Sep 07, 2023
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo reflects on Messi rivalry ahead of playing for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying
A look at what's happening in European Championship qualifying on Friday: GROUP J Cristiano Ronaldo has been in reflective mood as he brings up 20 years in Portugal's national team, saying he and grea...
Sep 07, 2023
Latvia tops Italy, moves into 5th-place game at Basketball World Cup
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Latvia will play either Slovenia or Lithuania for fifth place at the Basketball World Cup. Latvia earned its trip to that game by topping Italy 87-82 on Thursday in the star...
Sep 07, 2023
Liberals tap Quebec judge to lead inquiry into foreign interference: sources
OTTAWA - The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs. Two government sources, who spoke on the condition of a...
Sep 07, 2023