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McCarthy falls short in first vote for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy appeared headed toward a historic defeat in first-round voting Tuesday to become House speaker, sending the new Congress into a tangle as conservativ...
Jan 03, 2023

Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches
CALGARY - Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary's receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season o...
Jan 03, 2023

Battling the stigma of mental health in the Northeast
The following is Part 1/2 of the northeastNOW series exploring mental health and change as we transition into the new year.After a turbulent year, staff at Prairie Hope Wellness are talking about the ...
Jan 03, 2023

Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. "W...
Jan 03, 2023

Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. "W...
Jan 03, 2023

Four new recruits join the Prince Albert Police Service
The Prince Albert Police Service has welcomed its newest batch of recruits to the force.Rhyse Teniuk, Ethan Ironside, Mathew Hagborg, and Tayler Milligan were sworn in Tuesday at Prince Albert Provinc...
Jan 03, 2023

China pushes back on air-travel test requirements, but Canadian firms not worried
OTTAWA - The Chinese government is unhappy that Canada and other countries are creating new COVID-19 restrictions for people flying from China, but business groups say the policy won't impact trade. C...
Jan 03, 2023

Pelé's coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) - Pel's coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula ...
Jan 03, 2023

Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming
OTTAWA - Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. "I have loved working...
Jan 03, 2023

Saskatchewan woman accused of faking her and her son's death intends to go to trial
SASKATOON - An Indigenous woman accused of faking her death and that of her son before illegally crossing the border into the United States has indicted her intention to go to trial. Through counsel, ...
Jan 03, 2023