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With no races, Hofbauer draws inspiration from late Kobe Bryant on training runs
Trevor Hofbauer misses the thrill of the race. The 28-year-old Canadian is most famous for crushing the Tokyo Olympic marathon standard in a seven-minute personal best in 2019. The fact he did it with...
Feb 16, 2021
Prince Albert drive-thru testing could re-open today
According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority the temporary closure of the Prince Albert drive-thru COVID test site has been extended for this morning, Tuesday, Feb.16.The centre is located at The Co...
Feb 16, 2021
Weldon 4H Beef Club Report
Our 2020/2021 4-H year has started! Back in December our club held its annual weigh day for the members to register and weigh their animals.This year while following COVID protocols, we had families b...
Feb 16, 2021
Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON - A Democratic congressman accused Donald Trump in a federal lawsuit on Tuesday of inciting the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and of conspiring with his lawyer and extremist group...
Feb 16, 2021
Canada coach Bev Priestman finalizes roster ahead of SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
Canada coach Bev Priestman finalized her roster Tuesday for the SheBelieves Cup, a decision-making process that has been largely taken out of her hands in the buildup to Thursday's kickoff. Olivia Smi...
Feb 16, 2021
Freeland appeals to Tories to hurry passage of COVID-19 relief bill
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is appealing to the official Opposition Conservatives to hasten passage of a COVID-19 relief bill through the House of Commons. The appeal is in a lett...
Feb 16, 2021
London's success housing homeless veterans touted as model for feds to follow
OTTAWA - An Ontario city says it has found a way to quickly and effectively get homeless veterans off the streets in a model that could be replicated in other municipalities. Those involved will note ...
Feb 16, 2021
Johnny Pacheco, an idol in world of salsa, dies at age 85
NEW YORK - Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, Eddie Palmieri's bandmate and backer of music stars such as Rubn Blads, Willie Coln and Celia Cruz, died Monday. He was 85....
Feb 16, 2021
Bitcoin, seemingly omnipresent, crosses the $50,000 mark
SILVER SPRING, Md. - After a wild week in which Bitcoin soared to new heights, Bitcoin crossed the $50,000 mark early Tuesday. Bitcoin rallied throughout the as more companies signalled the volatile d...
Feb 16, 2021
Frustrated with government efforts, business groups push plan to avoid lockdowns
OTTAWA - Frustrations with government efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic has led major businesses in this country to decide to take some matters into their own hands to avoid further lockdowns. T...
Feb 16, 2021
