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Rotary's Dignity Drive returns after successful fall campaign
Four local Rotary Clubs in Grande Prairie have teamed up yet again for the bi-annual Dignity Drive to benefit the vulnerable population in the region. Donations of new, unused socks and underwear will...
Mar 31, 2023
Romania: Andrew Tate to leave jail, put under house arrest
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his...
Mar 31, 2023
Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear Pride warm-up jersey: coach
VANCOUVER - Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday. Tocchet says he respects the decision the ...
Mar 31, 2023
Canucks sign goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie prospect Nikita Tolopilo to a two-year, entry-level contract. Tolopilo, a 22-year-old from Minsk, Belarus, had a .924 save percentage, a 2.10 goals...
Mar 31, 2023
Culture, higher standard play role in continued success of Canadian women's swimming
The Canadian women's swimming team has been among the best in the world over the last several years, powered by the likes of Penny Oleksiak, Kylie Masse, Maggie Mac Neil and teen phenom Summer McIntos...
Mar 31, 2023
Elections Alberta encouraging you to register to vote now
The next provincial election is fast approaching, with voters expected to take to the polls around the end of May.This week, households started receiving information from Elections Alberta on how to r...
Mar 31, 2023
Roughriders sign former NFL defensive back Rashard Robinson
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Rashard Robinson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robinson, a 27-year-old from Pompano Beach, Fla., played five seasons in th...
Mar 31, 2023
Canada women renew rugby rivalry with U.S. as Pacific Four Series opens in Madrid
After a lopsided 66-7 win over No. 13 South Africa last weekend in their first outing since the Rugby World Cup in November, the fourth-ranked Canadian women expect a stiffer test Saturday against the...
Mar 31, 2023
Langford, B.C., to host North American Olympic rugby sevens qualifier
LANGFORD, B.C. - Canada will have home-field advantage for this summer's Rugby Americas North Sevens, which serves as the regional qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The tournament is schedul...
Mar 31, 2023
Historic Trump indictment could open door to future political prosecutions: expert
WASHINGTON - It's standard Republican operating procedure these days to defend Donald Trump by accusing Democrats of weaponizing the U.S. Justice Department for political gain. One expert says Thursda...
Mar 31, 2023