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Applications open for Red Deer Games Foundation financial assistance
The Red Deer Games Foundation (RDGF) is accepting applications from Red Deer and area athletes who seek financial assistance.The Foundation provides financial help to individual athletes who demonstra...
May 13, 2025
Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has created a new artificial intelligence ministry as part of today's cabinet shuffle, which saw some personnel changes in key ministries. Former journalist Evan So...
May 13, 2025
Stars defenceman Heiskanen expected to return for Game 4 against Jets
DALLAS - Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen is expected to return to the lineup for Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. Head coach Pete DeBoer says he anticipates Heiskanen will play if all goes wel...
May 13, 2025
Trump to meet with Syria's al-Sharaa as he weighs easing sanctions after Assad's overthrow
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent who last year led the overthrow of former leader Bas...
May 13, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Saint John police investigate possible shooting, lock down schools
Police in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a possible shooting in the area of King Square. They are asking the public to shelter in place, and say schools in the area are under lockdown. More comin...
May 13, 2025
Cooled Jets: Winnipeg still searching for first road win of post-season
DALLAS - Pursed lips, a few deep breaths, and a consistent line of questions. There are no easy answers to what ails the Winnipeg Jets on the road in the NHL playoffs. Forward Cole Perfetti talked Mon...
May 13, 2025
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments
OTTAWA - A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the prev...
May 13, 2025
Mavericks win NBA draft lottery and chance to pick Cooper Flagg first overall
CHICAGO (AP) - The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career. And a fan base that lost Luka Doncic this season might have a new star to cheer for. The...
May 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors drop down to ninth pick after NBA draft lottery
A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their hopes of a high draft pick has come to a disappointing conclusion. The Raptors will draft ninth in this ...
May 13, 2025
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurrican...
May 13, 2025