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Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020
CALGARY - The International Olympic Committee's loosening of iron-fisted rules around sponsorship gives Canada's Olympians more commercial wiggle room in Tokyo this summer. Under pressu...
Jan 07, 2020
A quick look at the changing rules around Olympic athletes and sponsorship
The Canadian Olympic Committee released its marketing guidelines Tuesday for athletes and their personal sponsors during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo from July 24 through Aug. 9.&nbs...
Jan 07, 2020
Oberg, Sandin help Sweden topple Finland for bronze medal at world juniors
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Linus Oberg scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period, and Sweden held on to beat Finland 3-2 on Sunday for the bronze medal at the world junior hockey champi...
Jan 07, 2020
Predators hire former Devils coach John Hynes as new coach
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history after firing Peter Laviolette. The Predators announced the hiring Tuesd...
Jan 07, 2020
'Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse
BRESCIA, Italy - Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio soccer fans after the Italian forward was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia's 2-1 home defeat on Sunday. The Serie A match was halted for...
Jan 07, 2020
Russia's Putin visits Syria to meet Assad, a key Iran ally
DAMASCUS, Syria - Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad and other officials, said Syrian state media and a Kremlin spokesman The visit to Syria, a key...
Jan 07, 2020
Explore Our National Parks
There may be snow on the ground but now is the time to plan your summer camping trip.As cornerstones of Canada's tourism industry, Parks Canada places are committed to providing visitors with high qua...
Jan 07, 2020
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat levelled at US troops in Mideast
BAGHDAD - The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq's parliament voted to expel U.S. troops from their country while the leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah grou...
Jan 07, 2020
4-H Goes to McKitrick School for Christmas Gift Wrapping
By Keaten OsickiEagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club has volunteered at McKitrick Community School's annual Christmas Store for several years. At this event, kids would go in line to go shopping for their fr...
Jan 07, 2020
Brainlove Quilt Retreat
The Saskatchewan Royal Purple's Brain Love Quilt Retreat will be March 27 - 29 at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford.Fee is $160.
Jan 07, 2020