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PWHL’s 3rd season features growth and Olympics as league grows to 8 teams

The puck drops on the PWHL’s third season on Friday, officially beginning the league’s eight-team era. The Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent were built from scratch through an expansion draft process that pulled stars from the existing six teams. But will the riches gleaned through generous expansion rules, designed to …

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Edmonton bar puts its own vintage spin on Stanley Cup final – Edmonton

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Slow Pour Beer Bar, a local Edmonton pub, is joining in on Oilers fans’ Stanley Cup spirit but with its own nostalgic spin. During Round 2 of the Oilers’ playoff run against the Vegas Golden Knights, the owners of the bar went …

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Memorial service to be held for Calgary children’s entertainer Buck Shot

It will be the last show for longtime children’s TV star Ron (Buck Shot) Barge as a memorial is held Friday in Calgary. For 30 years, Buck Shot and his sidekick Benny the Bear entertained Calgarians with songs, puppets, the birthday book and his nifty battered cowboy hat. Barge died at …

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Looking for the next mystery bestseller? Winnipeg crime bookstore can solve the case – Winnipeg

Some 250 coloured tacks pepper a large-scale world map among bookshelves at Whodunit Mystery Bookstore. Estonia, Finland, Japan and even Fenwick, Ont., have pins representing places outside Winnipeg where someone has ordered a page-turner from the independent bookstore that specializes in mystery and crime fiction novels. For 30 years, the …

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Former Kodiaks star makes history by signing a professional contract in Sweden – Lethbridge

After five seasons with the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks, one volleyball player has become the first alumnus to sign a pro deal in the sport. Jamie Brown has signed a deal with Engelholms Volleybollsallkap, making her the first women’s Kodiak player to become a professional volleyball player after finishing her college …

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Illegal parking a concern around Commonwealth Stadium during big events – Edmonton

One city councillor believes more enforcement is needed around Commonwealth Stadium to deter illegal parking during major events like concerts and football games. Over three days last week, tens of thousands of people descended upon Commonwealth Stadium for two Metallica concerts. As they did that, many people parked in nearby …

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