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Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes runner-up in challenging Mont Ventoux race
Canadian rider Michael Woods finished second Tuesday at the CIC Mont Ventoux Challenge, outkicked by France's Lenny Martinez. The one-day race was originally scheduled to feature two challenging climb...
Jun 13, 2023
Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga
TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of t...
Jun 13, 2023
Raiders sign second rounder Kelly
The WHL prospects draft was an extremely busy day for the Prince Albert Raiders as they selected four times in the top-27 picks. The days since have been busy as well, as they work to bring those high...
Jun 13, 2023
Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his seco...
Jun 13, 2023
Athabasca School Awards program returns
The Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority has announced a renewal of the Athabasca Student Awards Agreement in partnership with the CAMECO CORPORATION and ORANO CANADA LTD. Glenn Lafleur, Manager, ...
Jun 13, 2023
Improving transparency 'not a priority' for the Trudeau government: info watchdog
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog says the government's key transparency provision has steadily eroded to the point where it no longer serves its intended purpose. In her annual report to Parl...
Jun 13, 2023
Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament...
Jun 13, 2023
Zablocki sprints his way to Athlete of the Month honour
It was a banner month of May for Prince Albert's own Storm Zablocki, and his efforts got him some provincial recognition.Zablocki was named the Athlete of the Month for the month of May by Sask Sport....
Jun 13, 2023
'It means the world to me': Anti-violence walk winds through Prince Albert
Denouncing gang-related violence and encouraging elected leaders to do more to help at risk youth, over two dozen people paraded through Prince Albert on Tuesday.The three-kilometre walk from the Alfr...
Jun 13, 2023
Astronaut Chris Hadfield working with King Charles on 'Astra Carta'
TORONTO - Chris Hadfield says he's been working with King Charles on a space sustainability plan dubbed the Astra Carta. The Canadian astronaut says the plan will explore how humans can use space and ...
Jun 13, 2023