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Canadian lightweight Olivier Aubin-Mercier opens 2023 PFL season with decision win
LAS VEGAS - Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier won a unanimous decision over American lightweight (Hurricane) Shane Burgos on Friday night at PFL 3. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 f...
Apr 14, 2023
Bichette has five hits as Jays end Rays' 13-game win streak with 6-3 victory
TORONTO - George Springer hit a leadoff homer and Bo Bichette had five hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Tampa Bay 6-3 on Friday night to end the Rays' season-opening 13-game winning streak. Jose Ber...
Apr 14, 2023
Canada's Fernandez cruises to win over Wickmayer to open BJK Cup qualifier
VANCOUVER - Leylah Fernandez kicked off Canada's run at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in dominant fashion Friday, taking a 6-0, 6-3 win over Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium. The 20-year-old from Lav...
Apr 14, 2023
Political scientist says social media a ‘double-edged sword’ for Alberta candidates
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta is set to hold a provincial election and candidates are taking advantage of social media sites to promote their message.Jim Groom, a political scientist at Medicine Hat Coll...
Apr 14, 2023
‘A reflection’: Stampede tarp auction an indicator of Alberta’s booming economy
CALGARY - The amount of money that was flowing freely at the annual Calgary Stampede canvas auction Thursday night was just the sort of gusher that Alberta's oil and gas industry likes to see.The even...
Apr 14, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith creates multiculturalism council
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has created the Premier's Council on Multiculturalism, a council aimed at promoting multiculturalism in Alberta.According to a news release from the provi...
Apr 14, 2023
Alberta creates temporary driver’s licence program for Ukranian refugees
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is launching a new temporary program to give Ukranian refugees a driver's licence.Starting April 18, 2023, Alberta's government has established a temporary one...
Apr 14, 2023
With Boston Marathon win, Kipchoge would cap running resume
BOSTON (AP) - Two-time Olympic gold medallist. Twelve-time major marathon winner. World record-holder. And still, Eliud Kipchoge has something to prove. "I think Boston is a game-changer for me," the ...
Apr 14, 2023
Peace Regional RCMP have found missing woman
UPDATE:Peace Regional RCMP want to advise the public, Jessica Whitehead has been located. Mountie's would like to extend appreciation to the public for their assistance.Peace Regional RCMP are asking ...
Apr 14, 2023
Isley, Rebels open Round 2 of the WHL playoffs Friday night
Round 2 of the Western Hockey League playoffs get going Friday night.Grande Prairie's Jace Isley and the Red Deer Rebels will visit Saskatoon. Isley is the lone player from the Peace still involved in...
Apr 14, 2023