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North and central Peace could see additional 10-20 cm of snowfall by Saturday
Environment Canada says the Peace River, Fairview, Manning and High Prairie areas could see another 10-20 cm of snow by Saturday morning, as a snowfall warning has been put in place for the forecast a...
Dec 18, 2020
Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard joins forces with Athletes First sports agency
Canadian Chuba Hubbard has secured some high-powered representation to negotiate his first NFL contract. The former Oklahoma State running back has joined forces with Athletes First, a California-base...
Dec 18, 2020
IIHF says 8 Germans, 2 Swedes test positive for COVID-19 inside world junior bubble
EDMONTON - The International Ice Hockey Federation says eight players from Germany's team at the world junior hockey championship have tested positive for COVID-19 inside the Edmonton bubble. The IIHF...
Dec 18, 2020
Feds detail $100 million pledged to fight food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says the federal government will distribute $30 million to Indigenous communities and about $65 million to local organizations across Canada to suppor...
Dec 18, 2020
McCarville's Northern Ontario team pulls out of Scotties due to COVID-19 concerns
Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville says her team is declining an invitation to participate in the Canadian women's curling championship due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.McCarville's tea...
Dec 18, 2020
Alberta celebrates 70 years being “Rat-free”
This year marks 70 years of Alberta's Rat Control Program.Started in 1950, the program ensures Albertans are safe from the environmental and economic destruction rats cause (chewing through crops, foo...
Dec 18, 2020
Sexual assault charge dropped against rapper Mystikal
SHREVEPORT, La. - A sexual assault charged was dropped against New Orleans rapper Mystikal, who was released from jail on a $3 million bond almost two years ago. On Thursday, a Caddo Parish grand jury...
Dec 18, 2020
Saskatchewan Roughriders release Canadian defensive lineman Evans
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released Canadian defensive lineman Zack Evans. The Regina native and two-time Grey Cup champion has played in eight CFL seasons with the Roughriders and Ottawa Redbl...
Dec 18, 2020
Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open
Russell Starr's parents didn't see much future in their son's video gaming, even when he told them he was making money from it. Qualifying for the NBA 2K League draft pool didn't convince them either....
Dec 18, 2020
Mick Jagger gets some shelter, buying Florida mansion
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - Mick Jagger, Florida Man? The Rolling Stones front man recently purchased a mansion south of Tampa as a Christmas present for his girlfriend, ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick. The ...
Dec 18, 2020