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GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement pow...
Jul 27, 2021

Penny Oleksiak wins bronze in 200-metre freestyle for sixth Olympic medal
TOKYO - Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has won a bronze medal in the women's 200-metre freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. It's Oleksiak's sixth career medal, making her Canada's most decorated summer O...
Jul 27, 2021

Canucks deal defenceman Nate Schmidt to Winnipeg Jets for third-round pick
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have added another veteran defenceman to the lineup, acquiring Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Vancouver receives Winnipeg's third-round pick in the ...
Jul 27, 2021

Minister of Community and Social Services urges caution with Stonebridge Hotel project
The conversation around the City's purchase of the Stonebridge Hotel to convert it into a Coordinated Care Campus is continuing to unfold more than two weeks since the decision was made. Council voted...
Jul 27, 2021

Mayoral and council candidates sign fair election pledge
Grande Prairie Mayoral and Council candidates gathered at the Montrose Cultural Centre Tuesday afternoon, to sign a pledge created by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association.The goal of the pledg...
Jul 27, 2021

Potential high for Winnipeg Jets after challenging season: Stastny
Paul Stastny believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the precipice of something special. The 35-year-old centre knows, though, that he's not the only NHL player who is excited about his team this off-season...
Jul 27, 2021

Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. The Habs say the deal, announced Tuesday, has an average annual value of US$3.4 milli...
Jul 27, 2021

NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start
NEW YORK (AP) - If there's going to be a surge in viewership interest in the Tokyo Olympics, NBC Universal is still waiting. For three straight nights, viewership for the Tokyo Games has been down mor...
Jul 27, 2021

Democratic donor convicted of offering drugs for sex; 2 died
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal jury has convicted a wealthy donor to Democrats on charges he injected gay men with methamphetamine in exchange for sex, leading to two deaths and other overdoses. Ed Buck...
Jul 27, 2021

From great goalies to feisty forwards, lots of talent to be found in NHL free agency
A wild off-season continues for NHL general managers this week as they hunt for deals on the free agent market. From veteran goaltenders to burly defenceman and celebrated snipers, several big talents...
Jul 27, 2021