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Western Canada under extreme cold warning, wind chill reaching -55 C
EDMONTON - Frigid temperatures and arctic air have left most of the western provinces shivering with wind chills dipping down to -55 C, forcing ski hills to close and even keeping owners of backyard r...
Dec 27, 2021
Owen Power on record-setting pace at world junior men's hockey championship
EDMONTON - A broader Canadian audience finally gets to see why Owen Power is a standout among his hockey peers. The 19-year-old defenceman from Mississauga, Ont., played his junior hockey in the Unite...
Dec 27, 2021
Freezing temperatures expected for rest of 2021
Wearing several layers of clothes is turning into a new fashion trend for many people in Saskatchewan. The entire province is being hit by a cold spell, the worst happening in the south.The lower half...
Dec 27, 2021
Ville Koivunen powers Finland past Austria 7-1 at world junior hockey championship
EDMONTON - Ville Koivunen scored twice and added an assist as Finland routed Austria 7-1 on Monday at the world junior hockey championship. Brad Lambert had a goal and two assists for Finland (2-0), w...
Dec 27, 2021
Omicron found in P.A. wastewater, no levels in North Battleford
It appears the Omicron variant may have finally made its way to Prince Albert.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which has been studying wastewater in the community to determine how pr...
Dec 27, 2021
CF Montreal acquires Canadian international defender Alistair Johnston from Nashville
CF Montreal added to its defence Monday by acquiring Canadian international Alistair Johnston from Nashville SC. The 23-year-old fullback from Aurora, Ont., who became a fixture in the Canadian backli...
Dec 27, 2021
Roughriders re-sign national offensive linemen Evan Johnson and Logan Ferland
REGINA - Offensive linemen Evan Johnson and Logan Ferland have signed contract extensions with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The club announced the signings on Monday. Johnson re-signs with Saskatchew...
Dec 27, 2021
NHL set to resume after six-day break; three more games postponed
After shutting down for a week, the NHL resumes play Tuesday with three games on the schedule amid hopes that its extended holiday break caused by a rash of positive COVID-19 test results will set the...
Dec 27, 2021
National Lacrosse League postpones three games due to COVID-19 concerns
The National Lacrosse League has postponed three games due to COVID-19. The league made the announcement on Monday after consulting with health authorities and officials in Canada and the United State...
Dec 27, 2021
Mama bear, cubs spotted napping in tree in Va. neighborhood
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) - Officials in Virginia have closed a road in one neighborhood after a mother bear and three cubs were spotted napping in a tree there. Chesapeake Animal Services asked residents ...
Dec 27, 2021
