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Surprises, disappointments as NHL passes schedule's quarter mark
The NHL recently passed the quarter mark of another season played under the pandemic's long shadow. With that milestone in mind, The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the highlights - and low lig...
Dec 03, 2021
B.C. looks to determine flood impact, repairs as long rebuild lies ahead
VICTORIA - British Columbia's agriculture minister says her federal counterpart will visit areas devastated by floods next week as they work to get a sense of damage caused to the farming industry. La...
Dec 03, 2021
Senator who challenged O'Toole's leadership excluded from Senate committees
OTTAWA - Conservative Sen. Denise Batters has been excluded from all Senate committees after challenging Erin O'Toole's leadership. O'Toole booted the Saskatchewan senator out of the Conservative nati...
Dec 03, 2021
Quebec police arrest man for online threats linked to self-declared 'queen of Canada'
MONTREAL - Police north of Montreal say they've arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly making online threats in connection with his support for a woman who claims to be the queen of Canada. Laval, Q...
Dec 03, 2021
Minister Savage promoting Alberta energy sector in US
EDMONTON, AB - Energy Minister Sonya Savage will travel to the United States to promote Alberta's energy sector to international decision-makers, investors, and state legislators.Savage will attend th...
Dec 03, 2021
CFL leaves door open for Argos' quarterback Bethel-Thompson playing in East final
TORONTO - The CFL has left the door open to McLeod Bethel-Thompson playing in the East Division final Sunday. The Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback was held out of practice and sent home Friday a...
Dec 03, 2021
Province opening budget consultations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You can have your say on how the Alberta Government should manage its finances over the coming year.In addition to an online survey that is open now, Finance Minister Travis Toews say...
Dec 03, 2021
In 'Flee,' an Afghan refugee's tale in vivid animation
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonas Poher Rasmussen was 15 when a boy his same age arrived alone in his small Danish town. "He arrived all by himself and stayed with a family just around the corner from where I liv...
Dec 03, 2021
Canadian men's and women's curling championships to revert to 16-team format
TORONTO - After tinkering with the wild-card setup last season, Curling Canada will revert to the regular 16-team format for its Canadian men's and women's curling championships this season. Two extra...
Dec 03, 2021
Appeal for help goes out for area farm family
MEDICINE HAT - The Medicine Hat Feeding Company is hoping to help an area rancher and employee, who is facing financial challenges again, this time as a result of health issues.Syd McCurdy and his fam...
Dec 03, 2021