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Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) - Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, had died. He was 80. Gilbert's family confirmed the death to...
Aug 22, 2021

Edmonton Stingers beat Niagara River Lions to win second CEBL title in a row
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Stingers beat the Niagara River Lions by a large margin to win the Canadian Elite Basketball League final Sunday. Edmonton won every quarter to eventually finish the game 101-6...
Aug 22, 2021

P.A. athlete plays in lacrosse provincials and Mintos' camp at the same time
Prince Albert's Matthew Cudmore loves hockey and lacrosse so much that he can't decide between the two."I like both, honestly. Whatever I'm playing, that's what I like," Cudmore said. "I just have to ...
Aug 22, 2021

Battlefords Agricultural Society Light Horse Show participants glad to be competing again
Saturday was a great day for equestrian enthusiasts as the Battlefords Agricultural Society was able to hold its popular Light Horse Show once again. The event was cancelled last year due to the provi...
Aug 22, 2021

Safe Conduct holds off Riptide Rock to win the 162nd Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Safe Conduct has won the 162nd running of the $1-million Queen's Plate. A photo finish determined Safe Conduct, the 3-1 favourite, held off a late charge from Riptide Rock down the stretch t...
Aug 22, 2021

219 new COVID-19 cases reported in the province
Saskatchewan reported 219 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, marking the second time this week that cases eclipsed the 200 case mark. That gives the province 1,162 new cases this week, the highest weekly t...
Aug 22, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays lose 5-3 to Detroit Tigers after extra innings
TORONTO - A ninth-inning throwing error from Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien gave the Detroit Tigers enough life to score an extra-inning victory and an added reason to celebrate Miguel Cabrera...
Aug 22, 2021

Leaders fan out across the country for seventh day of federal election campaign
TORONTO - The main party leaders are fanned out across the country as the federal election campaign enters its seventh day. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is on the East Coast, with stops scheduled in ...
Aug 22, 2021

Ministers defend evacuation efforts in Afghanistan amid dire security challenges
OTTAWA - Canada airlifted another 121 people from strife-ridden Afghanistan on Saturday, including Canadian citizens and family members as well as Afghan nationals accepted for resettlement by Ottawa ...
Aug 22, 2021

Record-breaking heat wave hits Quebec for the second time in August
MONTREAL - A heat wave that has broken temperature records in parts of Quebec over the weekend is expected to reach some new historic highs today. Environment Canada has issued another heat warning, s...
Aug 22, 2021