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Russia's Putin says Ukraine's incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the Ukraine army's incursion into the Kursk region, which has caused more than 100,000 civilians to flee, is an attempt by Kyiv t...
Aug 12, 2024
In the news today: Jasper to learn date for return to town today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Jasper to learn date for return to town today Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be...
Aug 12, 2024
Trial of Coutts protesters resumes after men convicted of mischief, weapons charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Lawyers for two men convicted of mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., are scheduled to appear in court today as the case moves toward sentencing. A jury on Aug. 2 also...
Aug 12, 2024
Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today
HINTON, Alta. - Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today. Parks...
Aug 12, 2024
Major wildfire rages out of control on fringes of Greek capital; hundreds of firefighters deployed
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than two dozen water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of the Greek c...
Aug 12, 2024
River Lions beat Bandits in 97-95 thriller to net first CEBL championship
MONTREAL - The Niagara River Lions are kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball League jungle. In a championship weekend not for the faint-hearted, the River Lions found the most dramatic way possible t...
Aug 11, 2024
Opening ceremony marks start of Tony Cote Summer Games
The sacred lance has been handed over and the torch has been lit, marking the start of the Tony Cote Summer Games hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). The opening ceremonies were held at Se...
Aug 11, 2024
Surging Elks dump Lions 33-16 for second straight win
EDMONTON - Boris Bede kicked three field goals as the Edmonton Elks won their second game in a row, and second of the season, defeating the B.C. Lions 33-16 on Sunday. The Elks are now 2-7. It was the...
Aug 11, 2024
Rai takes advantage of Greyserman meltdown to win Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Rai closed with a 6-under 64, with the 29-yea...
Aug 11, 2024
Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Rai closed with a 6-under 64, with the 29-yea...
Aug 11, 2024