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Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new legislative maps in redistricting case brought by Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Republican-drawn legislative maps on Friday and ordered that new district boundary lines be drawn as Democrats had urged ...
Dec 22, 2023
Schedules for hockey teams, ski hills
NWJHLThere are two games in the Northwest Junior Hockey League Friday.Beaverlodge in Sexsmith and the Wheat Kings in Peace River. Both start at 8 p.m. After Friday, the NWJHL is off until December 29....
Dec 22, 2023
CP NewsAlert: New trial ordered for N.B. men convicted of murder in 1984
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for two New Brunswick men convicted of a 1984 murder. Arif Virani says in a news release today that after a review, he has determined ther...
Dec 22, 2023
Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer's general secretary
Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. Walker, who is s...
Dec 22, 2023
Man believed taken hostage with Canadian wife by Hamas confirmed dead: report
An American Israeli man who was taken hostage with his Canadian wife by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel has reportedly been confirmed dead. ABC News reports that the Israeli group Hostages a...
Dec 22, 2023
Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday. City led...
Dec 22, 2023
Foreign interference inquiry rejects Conservatives' renewed request for full standing
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference has dismissed a request from the Conservative party to reverse an earlier decision to deny it full standing in the factual phase of the proceedings...
Dec 22, 2023
The Supreme Court says no, for now, to plea to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court said Friday that it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his act...
Dec 22, 2023
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear case of B.C. babysitter in toddler's death
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear the case of a British Columbia woman whose conviction in the drowning death of a toddler was quashed earlier this year. Documents show that the ...
Dec 22, 2023
Saddle Hills Christmas Hamper program raises over $4,000
Saddle Hills County's 2023 Christmas Hamper program has wrapped up.Twenty-six hampers were delivered to bring donations of food money and gifts to almost 70 residents.The County is thanking everyone w...
Dec 22, 2023