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Another Canadian and world junior record for swimmer Summer McIntosh
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh continues to rewrite the record book. The 16-year-old from Toronto eclipsed her own Canadian and world junior records in the women's 400-metre ind...
Dec 02, 2022
Canada wins six medals as international long-track speedskating returns to Quebec
QUEBEC - The Canadian team captured six medals, including three gold, to open the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships on Friday. Laurent Dubreuil of Levis, Que., kicked things off with a v...
Dec 02, 2022
Alberta premier says she's open to sovereignty bill amendments to add clarity
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her sovereignty bill that grants her cabinet unfettered power to rewrite laws behind closed doors without legislature approval was never intended to do t...
Dec 02, 2022
Pet safety paramount with temperatures declining
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It's the time of year when pet owners should be taking extra precautions when taking them for a walk or having them be outside. The frigid temperatures affect our loyal companions m...
Dec 02, 2022
AP source: Mariners close to acquiring Brewers' Kolten Wong
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners are close to completing a deal to acquire second baseman Kolten Wong from the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Jesse Winker and Canadian infielder Abraham Toro, acc...
Dec 02, 2022
B.C.'s COVID response praised for 'nimbleness,' calls to bolster public trust
VICTORIA - A review of British Columbia's COVID-19 response says despite being unprepared for the pandemic, the province showed "resilience, balance and nimbleness" during the emergency. That's despit...
Dec 02, 2022
'What we do matters': early childhood educators receiving wage top-up and one-time payment
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The provincial government announced yesterday that early childhood educators will be receiving a one-time payment as well as a wage top-up, a move the government says is critical to...
Dec 02, 2022
Noon Interview: Sasha Kolesnik Dec. 2
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Gas City Roller Derby's Sasha Kolesnik has trouble putting her finger on one thing she loves about roller skating and roller derby. Its fast pace, its physicality, and the individua...
Dec 02, 2022
Feds eyeing repatriation of 19 Canadian women and children held in Syria: document
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is looking at helping to secure the release of 19 Canadian women and children being held in northeastern Syria. The move comes just before supporters of the six...
Dec 02, 2022
Humphries wins monobob gold in return to Park City track
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries of the U.S. had the fastest time in both runs on her way to winning a World Cup monobob race on Friday. It was Humphries' second medal in as m...
Dec 02, 2022