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Danielle Smith: Facts about Alberta's new premier, United Conservative Party leader
CALGARY - Former journalist and business owner Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party's leadership race on Thursday and, in doing so, becomes Alberta's next premier. Here are some facts abou...
Oct 06, 2022
Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier
CALGARY - The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption. Smith, a 51-year-old Alberta-born journalist and restaurant owner ...
Oct 06, 2022
Ewart Shadoff opens with 64 for 2-shot lead on LPGA Tour
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - Jodi Ewart Shadoff went on a run of four straight birdies late in her round Thursday for an 8-under 64, taking a two-shot lead in the LPGA Mediheal Championship. Ewart Shadoff...
Oct 06, 2022
Tom Hoge rides a pair of eagles to 63, Las Vegas lead
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tom Hoge wanted to be sure to take advantage of pristine conditions Thursday morning in Las Vegas. He did more than he expected, making two eagles on his way to an 8-under 63 for a on...
Oct 06, 2022
Senators win third straight over Canadiens behind Stutzle's three-point effort
GANDER, N.L. - Tim Stutzle recorded a goal and two assists as the Ottawa Senators won their third consecutive game over the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Thursday in pre-season action at the Steele Community...
Oct 06, 2022
Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' risk highest since '62 crisis
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear "Armageddon" is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of us...
Oct 06, 2022
Death toll from Hurricane Ian reaches triple digits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The death toll from Hurricane Ian climbed into the triple digits on Thursday. The number of recorded storm-related deaths has risen to at least 101 in the eight days since the...
Oct 06, 2022
Yellowknife pub heads to trial to fight fine for breaking COVID-19 rules
YELLOWKNIFE - The owners of a Yellowknife pub headed to trial Thursday to fight a charge of violating Northwest Territories COVID-19 public health orders. Public health officers issued a ticket to The...
Oct 06, 2022
Face-off for Hunger to raise funds for local food bank
The Battlefords North Stars have partnered with Innovation Credit Union and the local food bank to Face-off for Hunger this season. For each faceoff win the North Stars register on home ice this seaso...
Oct 06, 2022
RCMP investigating suspicious death on Big River First Nation
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit say they are looking into a suspicious death on Big River First Nation. RCMP said the report came in of a deceased person in a trail area on Big River Wednesday...
Oct 06, 2022