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KidSport help 163 local kids get active in 2021
MEDICINE HAT, AB - 2021 was an impactful year for KidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff.The nonprofit helped 163 kids get off the sidelines.KidSport helps cover sports registration expenses for kids unde...
Jan 31, 2022
Terry Fox 'above politics' so leave him out of protests: mayor of hero's hometown
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - A British Columbia mayor says the defacing of a statue of Terry Fox near Parliament Hill has ignited disbelief among residents in the national hero's hometown, and he's calling ...
Jan 31, 2022
Russia responds to US proposal to deescalate Ukraine crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The Russian government has sent a written response to a U.S. proposal aimed at deescalating the Ukraine crisis, according to three Biden administration officials. The officials a...
Jan 31, 2022
Team Canada's Einarson remains undefeated at Scotties with 10-5 win over Alberta
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Curling and kickboxing seem like two sports at the opposite end of the spectrum, but Mackenzie Zacharias, skip of the Manitoba rink at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder ...
Jan 31, 2022
Freeland says budget needs to focus on economic growth, be mindful of high inflation
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says making homes more affordable to buy and boosting the country's economic potential will be key considerations in this year's federal budget. Freeland la...
Jan 31, 2022
B.C.'s legislature deputy clerk told to trust advice on retirement payment: trial
VANCOUVER - The former deputy clerk of the British Columbia legislative assembly told a trial that before she returned a retirement allowance she had received assurances from government officials that...
Jan 31, 2022
Toronto Argonauts re-sign starting quarterback Bethel-Thompson
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts re-signed American starting quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Monday. Bethel-Thompson, 33, was slated to become a free agent next week. "There are hundreds of reaso...
Jan 31, 2022
Province announces new program to attract & retain rural physicians
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Alberta's rural communities could soon have hope in getting more family physicians.Health Minister Jason Copping has announced $6-million over the next three years for the Rural Edu...
Jan 31, 2022
Toronto FC acquires Mexican defender Carlos Salcedo, transfers Yeferson Soteldo
Toronto FC has confirmed the acquisition of Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo from Mexico's Tigres UANL as a designated player through 2024, with Venezuelan international winger Yeferson S...
Jan 31, 2022
Roughriders, Fajardo agree to restructured contract for 2022 CFL season
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and starting quarterback Cody Fajardo have agreed to a restructured contract for the 2022 season, the CF team announced Monday. Fajardo threw for 2,970 yards and ...
Jan 31, 2022