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Two new members join Alberta Sports Hall of Fame board of directors
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is sharing some changes to its board of directors.Dr. Tom Thompson and Destiny Whitney are the board's two newest members, while current chair Dale Henwood and director...
Jun 27, 2025

Town of Ponoka to start Highway 53 improvements in July
The Town of Ponoka will begin construction on improvements and rehabilitation of Highway 53 between Highway 2A and 38 Street in July.The town has partnered with Alberta Transportation and Economic Cor...
Jun 27, 2025

Quarterback issues loom over Riders-Lions game with Harris out, Rourke questionable
REGINA - The CFL is only in its fourth week of the regular season but starting quarterbacks are having issues staying in the lineup. Of the 1,310 offensive plays in the first three weeks of the regula...
Jun 27, 2025

University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president of the University of Virginia is resigning his position under pressure from the Justice Department, which had pushed for his departure amid scrutiny of the school's div...
Jun 27, 2025

Defender Zane Monlouis the latest to join Toronto FC's growing injury list
TORONTO - The hurt continues for Toronto FC, with defender Zane Monlouis the latest player to be sidelined. The former England youth international, who left the Arsenal under-23 side to sign with TFC ...
Jun 27, 2025

Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decomposing bodies sentenced to 20 years prison
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court Friday ...
Jun 27, 2025

Reports: Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Noah Dobson from New York Islanders
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, according to media reports. In return, the Islanders reportedly receive forward Emil Heineman a...
Jun 27, 2025

Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the best way to build much-needed infrastructure in the Arctic is through military spending. Speaking at an Arctic security conference in Iqaluit on ...
Jun 27, 2025

Chanse Vigen breaks 14-year-old record on night 1 in Ponoka
Thursday night saw the running of one of chuckwagon racing's biggest and most prestigious events - the Ponoka Stampede. It was an absolutely perfect night for chuckwagon racing with excellent racetrac...
Jun 27, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps ink midfielder Pedro Vite to extension through 2029
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed midfielder Pedro Vite to a long-term extension. The club announced the deal Friday, saying the deal stretches through the 2029 campaign. Vite has 15 goa...
Jun 27, 2025