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Two Saskatchewan-born offensive linemen sign extensions with Roughriders
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed homegrown offensive linemen Dan Clark and Brendon LaBatte through the 2022 season.The Regina-born Clark was a CFL all-star in 2019, helping the Roughr...
Dec 23, 2020
Q&A: Clooney on 'Midnight Sky' and his twilight as an actor
NEW YORK - How has George Clooney been handling isolation? Aside from spending time with his wife, Amal Clooney, and their 3-year-old twins, and editing his new film "The Midnight Sky," he's relied on...
Dec 23, 2020
Town of Ponoka, Chamber of Commerce partner to help local businesses create online stores
The Town of Ponoka is excited to partner with the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce and join them in helping local businesses participate in the Digital Main Street ShopHERE powered by Google pr...
Dec 23, 2020
News Alert: Navy commander McDonald named new chief of defence staff
OTTAWA - Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Art McDonald is being tapped as the next head of the Canadian Armed Forces.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the decision today, ending months...
Dec 23, 2020
Avalanche warning issued for Western Canada
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country, has issued a special public avalanche warning for much of Western Canada.An avalanche warning for recreational users of backc...
Dec 23, 2020
Red Deer Legion receives funding support from federal government
Red Deer Legion Branch #35 stands to benefit from a funding boost announced this week by Veteran's Affairs Canada.Veterans Affairs says the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including...
Dec 23, 2020
'Cheer' star pleads not guilty to child porn, sex charges
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - "Cheer" star Jerry Harris has pleaded not guilty to federal child pornography charges and allegations that he solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions and convinced te...
Dec 23, 2020
Ontario's sport minister says NHL talks ongoing as league plans to announce schedule
TORONTO - The NHL plans to release its 2021 schedule today but Ontario's minister of sport says discussions are still ongoing about how the all-Canadian North division will operate. Ontario is schedul...
Dec 23, 2020
Pandemic dampening 'Tibb's Eve,' the unique N.L. holiday with folkloric origins
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - In Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 23 - also known as Tibb's Eve - is an unofficial holiday unique to the province, born out of folklore and turned into a big night for St. John's b...
Dec 23, 2020
Veteran forward Michael Frolik signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Michael Frolik to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. The 32-year-old Frolik played 57 games last season with the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres, ...
Dec 23, 2020