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Canada surpasses gold, total medal count from Tokyo Paralympics on Day 9
PARIS - Canada has surpassed its total medal count and gold medal count from the Tokyo Paralympics with two days remaining in Paris. Wheelchair racer Cody Fournie earned his second gold of the Games, ...
Sep 06, 2024

Hockey, football, Wolves season openers and rugby this weekend
StormThe Storm host Drayton Valley Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to close out the exhibition season. Friday's game is a make-up contest form that was scheduled to take place Wedn...
Sep 06, 2024

NewsAlert: Manitoba Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside court
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died. Merrick, the first woman elected to the role, collapsed outside the Winnipeg Law Court...
Sep 06, 2024

Exotic animal show returns to Evergreen Park
Snakes, sloths and various other creatures are part of the Wildlife Festival taking place this weekend at Evergreen Park.The festival's Logan MacDonald says they bring animals people don't usually get...
Sep 06, 2024

Coach says Canadian men show "a bit of swagger" ahead of games with CONCACAF rivals
After finishing fourth in a deep Copa America run, coach Jesse Marsch and the 40th-ranked Canadian men now get to test themselves against the three top-ranked teams in CONCACAF. The run of friendlies ...
Sep 06, 2024

Former Bank of Canada governor Carney to speak at Liberal caucus retreat next week
OTTAWA - The former governor of the Bank of Canada who has long been touted as a possible Liberal candidate or successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will give the party some advice on the economy...
Sep 06, 2024

Redblacks look to gain more breathing room in East Division facing Argos
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts are both looking to rebound from disappointing losses last week when they square off Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Ottawa, boasting a 7-3-1 record...
Sep 06, 2024

Environment Canada issues air quality advisories
Environment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview, and the Peace River-Fairview-High Prairie-Manning forecast areas.Wildfire smoke blowing in is causi...
Sep 06, 2024

Whitecaps look for others to seize opportunity in home matchup versus FC Dallas
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without several veterans for their Major League Soccer match against Dallas FC Saturday. But what some people may see as an adversity, Vancouver head coach ...
Sep 06, 2024

Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie wins second Paralympic gold
PARIS - Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie has won his second gold medal at the Paralympic Games. The 35-year-old from Victoria won the men's T51 100 metres at Stade de France in a Paralympic-reco...
Sep 06, 2024