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'It's been fun:' Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blossoming into stardom for Thunder
TORONTO - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to control the pace of play has translated into a career season. "It keeps (defences) off balance," the Hamilton native said Thursday in Toronto, where his ...
Mar 17, 2023

Citizenship oath at the click of a mouse would cheapen tradition: Tory critic
OTTAWA - The Conservative immigration critic says a proposal to allow people to become a Canadian citizen with the click of a mouse "cheapens" an otherwise special moment for newcomers. The federal go...
Mar 17, 2023

Battleford Barons in U18A Provincial Finals
Go see the Battleford Barons in U18A Provincial Finals against Assinaboia Rebels March 13 at 3:30 at the Acess Communications Centre. There is a bus going to cheer on our team March 19.See the poster ...
Mar 17, 2023

The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations
TORONTO - The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press. The national newswire agency received the nods in br...
Mar 17, 2023

Third time a charm? Canada's Einarson seeks to climb world curling podium
SANDVIKEN, Sweden - Kerri Einarson's quest to complete unfinished business at the women's world curling championship starts Saturday against a familiar opponent. Canada opens against the host Swedes s...
Mar 17, 2023

Habs captain Suzuki fined for cross-checking Panthers forward Lundell
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki US$2,500 for cross-checking Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell. The infraction occurred late in the third period of Florida's 9-...
Mar 17, 2023

Mustangs set to open series against Ice Wolves with home ice advantage
The SJHL Playoffs have finally arrived and excitement has been building for weeks as clubs get set for what is sure to be an exciting month and a half of hockey.In Melfort, the Mustangs will drop the ...
Mar 17, 2023

School group plans youth mental health conference in Biggar
Mental health will be the focus of a special conference in Biggar next month. St. Gabriel School's Random Acts of Kindness Club (RAK) is organizing the "Youth Kindness Conference - Building Tools for ...
Mar 17, 2023

ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes
THE HAGUE (AP) - The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of ch...
Mar 17, 2023

Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme to becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires
OTTAWA - The federal government says Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of the RCMP, until a replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. Lucki, who was appointed commissioner in April 2018, is re...
Mar 17, 2023