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Purcell, Asselin early Brier entries after winning provincial men's curling finals

Purcell, Asselin early Brier entries after winning provincial men's curling finals

Nova Scotia's Owen Purcell and Quebec's Felix Asselin joined the Canadian men's curling championship field by winning their respective provincial finals Sunday.
Nova Scotia's Christina Black back in Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Nova Scotia's Christina Black back in Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Christina Black returns to the Canadian women's curling championship after winning Nova Scotia's women's final Sunday. Black defeated Mackenzie Mitchell 6-4 in Halifax.
Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
Ontario politicians, businesspeople to mark large presence in D.C. for inauguration

Ontario politicians, businesspeople to mark large presence in D.C. for inauguration

TORONTO — Ontario politicians, business leaders and union executives are set to descend on Washington, D.C., for president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as part of a provincial pushback to the incoming administration's looming trade war.
Wolf, Coleman lead Flames past Jets 3-1

Wolf, Coleman lead Flames past Jets 3-1

WINNIPEG — Dustin Wolf made 38 saves and Blake Coleman scored once and had two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
'Horses are my world': Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse population

'Horses are my world': Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse population

Maverick, Radar and White Spirit mostly gallop in the confines of the Rocky Mountain foothills, but they are known among equine enthusiasts around the world. "They are loved," said Joanne King, a retired teacher who lives near Sundre, Alta.
Alberta premier to spend five days in Washington, D.C., for Trump inauguration

Alberta premier to spend five days in Washington, D.C., for Trump inauguration

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office has released an official itinerary outlining a five-day diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C., including the presidential inauguration on Capitol Hill on Monday.
12-year-old skater Lia Cho breaks own Canadian junior women's record at nationals

12-year-old skater Lia Cho breaks own Canadian junior women's record at nationals

LAVAL, Que. — Lia Cho took a deep breath to calm her nerves before skating out to the biggest crowd of her young life. A flawless performance followed for the 12-year-old figure skating phenom from Calgary.
CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

EDMONTON — The CFL suspended veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for two games Friday for violating its drug policy. Hours before the CFL's announcement, the Edmonton Elks released Purifoy.
Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg

Edmonton Oilers agree to terms on one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenceman John Klingberg on Friday. Klingberg was a free agent and hasn't played an NHL game since Nov. 11, 2023.
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