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No Female Premiers left in Canada after Notley voted out
The defeat of NDP Leader Rachel Notley in Alberta's election means there will soon be no women premiers in Canada.Women made up nearly half of provincial and territorial leaders in 2013, but those ran...
Apr 18, 2019 (Photo Credit Lethbridge News Now)
Gambler sets another 1-day winnings record on 'Jeopardy!'
LOS ANGELES - A professional sports gambler from Las Vegas has broken his own single-episode winnings record on "Jeopardy!" James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a show aired Wednesday night, breaking t...
Apr 18, 2019
McLeod's Oil Kings eye upset against Raiders
A powerhouse match-up is set for the Eastern Conference Final in the WHL post-season.The Prince Albert Raiders will battle the Edmonton Oil Kings with a spot in the WHL Final on the line.If the Oil Ki...
Apr 18, 2019 (photo credit to Candice Ward/Calgary Hitmen)
Bruins captain Zdeno Chara makes history with winning goal against Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Zdeno Chara made history Wednesday night, helping the Bruins avoid falling into a deep playoff hole in the process. The Bruins captain's shot from the point at 5:39 of the third proved to be...
Apr 18, 2019
Leading directors of global cinema to compete at Cannes
PARIS - Cannes Film Festival organizers have announced its 2019 line up, which pits revered directors such as Ken Loach, Jim Jarmusch, Terrence Malick, and Pedro Almodvar against each other in competi...
Apr 18, 2019
Fox News to host town hall meeting with Amy Klobuchar
NEW YORK - Sen. Amy Klobuchar agreed on Wednesday to become the second Democratic presidential candidate to hold a town hall meeting on Fox News Channel, and others are soon to follow. Sen. Bernie San...
Apr 18, 2019
Lindsay Lohan's stepmom pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Lindsay Lohan's stepmother has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after state police said she tried to commandeer an occupied bus and attacked its driver. Thirty-six-year-old Kate M...
Apr 18, 2019
'Bridesmaids' writers Wiig, Mumolo to reunite 8 years later
NEW YORK - "Bridesmaids" writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are finally reuniting, eight years after their smash hit comedy. Lionsgate announced Wednesday that it will produce "Barb and Star Go to ...
Apr 18, 2019
Questions about Canada's embrace of female leaders after 6th premier turfed
The gradual disappearance of women from the ranks of Canada's premiers raises questions about society's willingness to embrace true equality, former female leaders and political pundits said Wednesday...
Apr 18, 2019
Fort St.John's Nielsen gears up for Western Conference Final in WHL
The Western Hockey League's Final four is set and there are still some peace region products remaining in the playoffs.Tristan Nielsen from Fort St.John is one of them.The 18-year-old forward and his ...
Apr 18, 2019 (photo credit to Chris Relke/Vancouver Giants)