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A team-by-team look at women's world hockey championship field
ESK BUDJOVICE - A capsule look at the 10 countries competing in the 2025 women's world hockey championship April 9-20 in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia. Listed according to IIHF 2024 world ranking: POOL A ...
Apr 08, 2025
Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal earlier than expected. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday ...
Apr 08, 2025
Composure key for Whitecaps as they face Pumas in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal
VANCOUVER - Defender Ranko Veselinovic says the Vancouver Whitecaps must stay composed and not be intimidated by a loud hometown crowd, or any antics on the field, when they face Mexican powerhouse Pu...
Apr 08, 2025
County of Grande Prairie to purchase new equipment for County Regional Fire Service
The County Regional Fire Service is getting some new equipment.At the meeting Monday, County of Grande Prairie Council directed administration to purchase replacement specialized equipment such as mul...
Apr 08, 2025
Nuggets fire coach Malone and won't extend GM Booth in stunning move as postseason looms
Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...
Apr 08, 2025
Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and oust GM Calvin Booth in stunning move as postseason looms
Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...
Apr 08, 2025
Toronto Raptors have different feel than last year as NBA season winds down
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have missed the playoffs again and will be about 20 games below .500 when the regular season wraps up on Sunday, but something feels different this year. Stars RJ Barrett...
Apr 08, 2025
Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans again at the 2025 women's world hockey championship. Canada opens defence of the gold medal Thursday against Finland i...
Apr 08, 2025
Alberta RCMP name new commanding officer
Alberta RCMP have announced Assistant Commissioner Trevor Daroux will become the force's next commanding officer.Daroux has over 36 years of experience in policing, serving in both Calgary with CPS, a...
Apr 08, 2025
Manitoba government commits up to $300,000 for Jets whiteout rallies
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ponying up cash to help rally support for the hometown high-flying Winnipeg Jets as the NHL playoffs loom. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will contribute up ...
Apr 08, 2025