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1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa's path
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Fernanda Contreras Gmez never had been to the All England Club until this weekend, after becoming the first woman from Mexico since 1996 to hold a spot in the main-draw field...
Jun 27, 2022

La Ronge wraps up Pride Month with parade and festival
There was no lack of support in the tri-communities for Pride in the Park and other associated events in June."The weekend was fantastic," said La Ronge Mayor and Lac La Ronge Regional Pride Committee...
Jun 27, 2022

California voters to weigh constitutional right to abortion
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will decide in November whether to guarantee the right to an abortion in their state constitution, a question sure to boost turnout on both sides of the deb...
Jun 27, 2022

Amtrak train collides with dump truck, derails in Missouri
MENDON, Mo. (AP) - A passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed in a remote, rural area of Missouri on Monday after hitting a dump truck that was blocking a public crossing, Amtrak...
Jun 27, 2022

Stylish Italian star Lorenzo Insigne says move to Toronto FC was a "life choice"
Toronto FC unveiled the new face of the franchise on Monday, with Italian star forward Lorenzo Insigne showing he has plenty of style off the pitch as well as on it. The 31-year-old Insigne wore a mon...
Jun 27, 2022

Chiefs say Pope's visit important to understand impacts of residential schools
MASKWACIS - Leaders from four First Nations in central Alberta say the Pope's upcoming visit could help the world understand the trauma the residential school system caused to Indigenous people. Pope ...
Jun 27, 2022

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Final fuel standard regs to start later, cut more emissions
OTTAWA - The federal government is delaying new emissions standards on gasoline and diesel another year but is demanding the oil and gas sector make bigger cuts to fuel emissions by 2030, given how mu...
Jun 27, 2022

Masters distance runner Sasha Gollish: "Age is only the number you let it be"
Sasha Gollish was still catching her breath after the women's 5,000 metres at the Canadian track and field championships when a younger runner approached. "You're so inspiring," the runner told Gollis...
Jun 27, 2022

Archivist recognized for volunteer work
Pahkisimon Nuyeh Library System (PNLS) archivist Graham Guest is the recipient of a volunteer award from the Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists. He was presented with the special honour ...
Jun 27, 2022

Calgary diver McKay finishes fifth in 10-metre platform at worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canadian diver Caeli McKay continued her comeback from a serious ankle injury with a fifth-place finish in the women's 10-metre platform Monday at the world aquatics championships....
Jun 27, 2022