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Gulutzan says the Stars were right not keeping him as coach 12 years ago, and now bringing him back
DALLAS (AP) — Glen Gulutzan believes the Dallas Stars have twice made the right decision…
Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’
PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les…
A pair of Makars on the Avalanche roster? Taylor hopes to one day join brother Cale
DENVER (AP) — Should Taylor Makar someday make the roster, big brother Cale needs to…
Canada names starting lineup for opening rugby test against Springboks women
It took two extra days to get there, thanks to a flight cancellation in Montreal,…
Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom’s hockey heritage with him
CALGARY — Some say he has his mother’s hands. Jenny Schmidgall-Potter was among the first…
Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday
TORONTO — Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also…
‘Grand welcome’: Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain
CALGARY — Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket,…
Canada to visit Germany to conclude Gridiron Nations Championship
The Canadian senior men’s football team will face Germany this fall to conclude the inaugural…
Seven uncapped players in Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan’s first squad selection
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan, in his first squad selection, has named seven uncapped players…
Telus Canadian Championship to go down to four teams this week after lengthy layoff
The Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinals resume this week, some seven weeks after three of the…
Hockey phenom Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State for upcoming NCAA season
Gavin McKenna’s long-rumoured move to the NCAA is official. In a game-changing decision for junior…
Atletico beats York United 4-3 to advance to Canadian Championship semifinals
TORONTO — Samuel Salter and Aboubacar Sissoko scored late in the second half to give…
Thibault healthy, playing competitive golf again after scary on-course accident
Brigitte Thibault was practising for a mini-tour event outside Orlando, Fla., last December, when a…
Canada captain Sophie de Goede starts on the bench in return from knee injury
Captain Sophie de Goede, returning to action after a 13-month injury absence, starts on the…
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders face another unbeaten challenge
Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders face another undefeated challenge. Calgary (3-1) visits the…
Dale Hunter named head coach, brother Mark gets management role with Canada juniors
CALGARY — Dale Hunter will coach Canada’s team at the 2026 world junior hockey championship…
Stephen Meehan names first roster as Canada coach for Belgian test in Edmonton
Cooper Coats will make his first start at fly half while fullback Brenden Black earns…
Roughriders-Stampeders game moved to Saturday matinee due to poor air quality
REGINA — A game between the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders has kicked off a…
Horse euthanized after injury during chuckwagon race at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY — Officials from the Calgary Stampede say a horse that was hurt during a…
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke,…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March
EDMONTON — Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new…
‘I can trust myself’: Olympic fencing medal brings confidence for Canada’s Harvey
VANCOUVER — Eleanor Harvey made history when she stepped onto the podium in Paris. Winning…
A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve
WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played…