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Nedeljkovic makes 34 saves for shutout as Checkers blank Marlies 5-0
TORONTO - Alex Nedeljkovic made 34 saves for the shutout and Martin Necas had a goal and an assist as the Charlotte Checkers blanked the Toronto Marlies 5-0 on Sunday in American Hockey League action....
Jan 06, 2019
'Bohemian Rhapsody' wins at Golden Globes in upset
NEW YORK - In a Golden Globes chock full of upsets, the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” took best picture, drama, over Bradley Cooper’s heavily favoured “A Star is B...
Jan 06, 2019
Connor snaps 10-game pointless streak as Jets' offence fires up to burn Stars
WINNPEG, Man. - Kyle Connor was happy to be part of an offensive burst that the Winnipeg Jets needed. The winger ended a 10-game pointless streak with a goal that helped the Jets defeat the Dallas Sta...
Jan 06, 2019
Former Alberta MP Myron Thompson, known for cowboy hat and controversy, dies
SUNDRE, Alta. - A former Alberta MP known for his cowboy hat and controversial positions on a number of issues has died. Myron Thompson - who supported the American-led war in Iraq, opposed gun laws a...
Jan 06, 2019
Friends on Ice tourney showcasing what ringette has to offer for 35 years
A long-running tournament hosted by the Red Deer Ringette Association is celebrating 35 years this weekend. The Friends on Ice competition features 70 teams and more than 1000 athletes and coaches thi...
Jan 06, 2019
Local Junior 'B' players compete in HJHL All-Star game
The Heritage Junior ‘B’ Hockey League held its All-Star Game on Sunday in Airdrie. Several players from local teams took part playing for Team North. Brody Kalinowski, Mack Differenz and J...
Jan 06, 2019
Rhys Duch's six-point performance leads Roughnecks past Mammoth 11-8
DENVER - Rhys Duch scored four times and added two assists to lead the Calgary Roughnecks past the Colorado Mammoth 11-8 on Sunday afternoon in National Lacrosse League action. Dan Taylor had two goal...
Jan 06, 2019
Lowry returns from back injury, Leonard sits against visiting Indiana Pacers
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors finally have Kyle Lowry back in the lineup after the all-star guard missed 10 of the last 11 games. Lowry was scheduled to start against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Su...
Jan 06, 2019
Quebec rights commission upholds black family's complaint against police
MONTREAL - Quebec’s human rights commission is recommending a suburb south of Montreal pay four members of a black family $86,000 and implement anti-discrimination training for its police office...
Jan 06, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack says missed payroll was just a blip, with new funds coming in
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack’s feel-good run through the ranks of world rugby league hit a road bump in December when the transatlantic team missed payroll. But majority owner David Argyle say...
Jan 06, 2019