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Loss of bison herds still affecting Plains First Nations, research suggests
The collapse of the teeming bison herds that once blackened the prairie was an economic catastrophe that still affects those who once depended on them, new research suggests. "Economic opportunity is ...
Sep 16, 2023

Canadian women's volleyball team starts Olympic qualifier beating the Netherlands
NINGBO, China - Canada opened an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament with a marathon five-set victory over the Netherlands on Saturday. The Canadian women prevailed 30-32, 25-19, 25-15...
Sep 16, 2023

Defending champion Canada earns berth in Davis Cup final eight
BOLOGNA, Italy - Defending champion Canada secured a spot in the Davis Cup final eight with Alexis Galarneau's straight sets singles win over Chile's Alejandro Tabilo. After sweeping host Italy and Sw...
Sep 16, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is on the brink of a verdict as senators end deliberations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate on Saturday ended deliberations over whether Attorney General Ken Paxton should be removed from office, putting the Republican's historic impeachment trial on the...
Sep 16, 2023

Kitten injured but recovering after being found in vehicle engine at P.A. car dealership
It was something automotive technicians at Lakeland Hyundai in Prince Albert weren't expecting to see when they started work Friday morning.While doing a routine oil change, they heard scratching and ...
Sep 16, 2023

Running wild: Elks’ ground game runs over Riders
The Edmonton Elks galloped all over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday as Edmonton turned out the lights on the Green and White at Mosaic Stadium.Edmonton had 265 yards on the ground to leave Regi...
Sep 16, 2023

Montreal's Mount Royal Park is getting a makeover. What would architect Olmsted say?
Montreal plans to fundamentally alter its lush, mountain playground. The decision to close one of two roads up Mount Royal Park is the latest twist in a century-old debate over how to balance conserva...
Sep 16, 2023

Alberta chief medical officer of health says added sites will be closed, sanitized
CALGARY - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says he has been made aware of additional daycare sites in Calgary where children have tested positive for E. coli. Dr. Mark Joffe issued a statemen...
Sep 16, 2023

High winds, flooding, power outages possible as hurricane Lee hits Atlantic Canada
Much of Atlantic Canada remains under various weather statements, watches and warnings, as a weakening but still powerful hurricane Lee brings high winds, heavy rain, and high coastal waves to the Mar...
Sep 16, 2023

Surging Elks rally with late Ford touchdown to tip Roughriders 36-27
REGINA - The Edmonton Elks continued their hot streak, dumping the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-27 in CFL action on Friday at Mosaic Stadium. The victory was the fourth in the last five games for the E...
Sep 15, 2023