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Maple Leaf flies at protests, the flag is a collective symbol with individual meaning
VANCOUVER - The symbolism attached to national flags often revolves around patriotism, but experts say the Maple Leaf's prominent appearance at COVID-19 mandate protests comes at a moment of reflectio...
Feb 17, 2022
It's still Bangkok: Thailand quells talk of name change
BANGKOK (AP) - No, English speakers and others using the Roman alphabet aren't going to have to start calling the Thai capital by its local name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, and drop the more familiar "Ba...
Feb 17, 2022
France to withdraw troops from Mali, remain in region
PARIS (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron says France will withdraw its troops from Mali but maintain a military presence in neighboring West African nations. Announcing the move during a Thursday news c...
Feb 17, 2022
Lindholm extends goal streak to six games in win over Anaheim
CALGARY - Bailed out by his teammates after a taking a high-sticking double-minor in the game's opening minute, Elias Lindholm expressed his appreciation on the scoreboard. Lindholm scored twice and a...
Feb 17, 2022
Raptors' Trent hits 30 points again in 103-91 win vs. Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gary Trent Jr. has no exotic plans for the All-Star break, he's just happy to use the time for bonus bonding with his three younger brothers in Minnesota. He sure gave his family a ...
Feb 17, 2022
Alberta border arrests speak to larger Canadian concern: federal safety minister
OTTAWA - Canada's safety minister says a group with allegedly violent motives that was arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta speaks to broader concerns. Police earlier this week charged 13...
Feb 16, 2022
Scheifele records fifth career hat trick as Jets beat Wild
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele recorded the fifth hat trick of his career and added an assist to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The trio of goals extended S...
Feb 16, 2022
US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region, a...
Feb 16, 2022
City acquires three new transit buses, public voices concerns of unreliability
The City of Prince Albert has announced it has three new replacement transit buses. Meanwhile, one resident is voicing concerns with the transit system following sporadic route changes in the past yea...
Feb 16, 2022
Vitelli's role with Raiders has only grown
Even before he officially joined the Prince Albert Raiders, Reece Vitelli was already all in. He was dealt from the Everett Silvertips to the Raiders on Oct. 13, 2019, six days before two teams would ...
Feb 16, 2022
