'It's ridiculous': U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic
COUTTS - Amid the howling winds of the Sweet Grass Hills lies Border Road, a 14-kilometre ribbon of manicured gravel stretching between the United States and Canada. The shared road is on the Montana side, but Alberta maintains it. North of the road li...
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The NDP's next leader to be announced as Winnipeg convention concludes
WINNIPEG - The next NDP leader will be announced this morning as the party concludes its Winnipeg convention. Union leader Rob Ashton, social worker Tanille Johnston, filmmaker Avi Lewis, Alberta MP Heather McPherson and farmer Tony McQuail have spent...
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'The crew is ready': Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
WASHINGTON - Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. "So much of our life is enabled by ...
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Maatta finding his game, confidence since joining Flames
CALGARY - It has been a staggering turnaround for veteran defenceman Olli Maatta. The resurgent 31-year-old Finn had two more points Saturday, including the game-winning goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 7-3 romp over the Vancouver Canucks. "It's be...
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Improved Oilers cranking up the intensity in playoff push
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are once again ramping it up at the right time after two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup final. Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Oilers made a big move up the Pacific Di...
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Flames ignite their offence, burn Canucks 7-3
CALGARY - Matt Coronato extended his point streak to five games with a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames scored four times in the second period in a 7-3 NHL victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Morgan Frost also had a goal and two a...
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Holloway, Binnington lead Blues to 5-1 win over Maple Leafs
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dylan Holloway had a goal and an assist, sparking St. Louis to 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Blues' fourth win in a row. Jordan Binnington registered 12 saves in making just his second home start since the O...
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Canadiens win fourth straight by beating Predators 4-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook each had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. The Canadiens won their fourth straight in a streak that has them third i...
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Perfetti's late goal helps Jets roll over Avalanche 4-2
DENVER (AP) - Cole Perfetti scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets kept their post-season hopes alive with a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves, Gabriel Vilardi had ...
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Hyo Joo Kim sets 54-hole LPGA record, builds 4-shot lead over Korda in Ford Championship
PHOENIX (AP) - Hyo Joo Kim blew past Nelly Korda and right into the LPGA record book Saturday with her second score this week of 11-under 61, giving her the lowest 54-hole score in LPGA history and a four-shot lead in the Ford Championship. Kim had sev...
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