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Canada's Shapovalov drops singles match, tying up quarterfinal against Aussies
MADRID - Canada will play a winner-take-all doubles match in a quarterfinal against Australia at the Davis Cup Finals after its first singles loss of the competition. Denis Shapovalov of Ric...
Nov 21, 2019

WHL hasn't made call on future of Don Cherry-themed charity program
The Western Hockey League is undecided on the future of a charitable program featuring Don Cherry. The WHL currently has a promotion scheduled in January called 'RE/MAX Presents: WHL Suits Up with Don...
Nov 21, 2019

$72,000 grant given to Community Kitchen Project by city
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre and the Salvation Army of Grande Prairie's Community Kitchen Project collaboration received a $72,000 grant from the city and held a ribbon-cutting Thursday.Video ...
Nov 21, 2019 Ribbon cutting (photo: Emily Keller)

Warkentin slams new federal cabinet
Grande Prairie Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin says the new federal cabinet has what he terms "failed ministers" reappointed, ones who especially failed Western Canadians.He adds there is nothing in the ...
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Former Oil Kings goalie Dylan Myskiw finding new life with OHL's Knights
Goaltender Dylan Myskiw always believed he would catch on with another team after being released from the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings. He just didn't think he would have to change leagu...
Nov 21, 2019

Simoni Lawrence says he's talked to Zach Collaros after controversial hit
HAMILTON - For the first time since a controversial play in the CFL season opener, Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros will square off Su...
Nov 21, 2019

Toronto FC declines option on Ashtone Morgan but says fullback could be back
Toronto FC has opted not to pick up the contract option of Ashtone Morgan, the team's longest-serving player, but says the homegrown fullback could still be back. It's the same for French winger Nicol...
Nov 21, 2019

Brewing battle over future of NATO creates minefield for Canada
OTTAWA - A brewing battle over the future of NATO could have major implications for Canada, which for decades has relied on the military alliance as a cornerstone of its security, protection and influ...
Nov 21, 2019

Pochettino fired by Tottenham after magic wears off
LONDON - Mauricio Pochettino was widely lauded as something of a miracle worker by elevating Tottenham into English soccer's established elite and inspiring its improbable run to a Champions League fi...
Nov 21, 2019

'I knew I wasn't done': Ticats QB Dane Evans considered coaching before CFL opportunity
CALGARY - Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans says he was thinking about hanging up his cleats before agreeing to give the CFL a shot. Now, he's one win away from winning a Grey Cup championshi...
Nov 21, 2019