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As expected, Canada’s Cassie Sharpe sits out Olympic halfpipe final after nasty crash
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LIVIGNO — Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe, citing a heavy concussion, facial contusion and some lingering dizziness, pulled out of Saturday’s Olympic freeski halfpipe final in the wake of a nasty fall in qualifying Thursday. The announcement was not unexpected, given the severity of the crash, which resulted in the former Olympic champion spending two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dabrowski’s reunion with Stefani pays off with WTA 1000 doubles title in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
DUBAI — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski has her first WTA doubles title since reuniting with Brazil’s Luisa Stefani. Dabrowski and Stefani, seeded fifth, defeated the unseeded duo of Germany’s Laura Siegemund and Russia’s Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday’s final at the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The match lasted one hour 13 minutes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan chooses to bat first against New Zealand in rain-delayed Super 8 match at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in the first match of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup on Saturday. But the start of the Group 2 game at R. Premadasa Stadium was delayed by rain. Pakistan has called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Separation question to be added if petition succeeds, Smith says
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers zmason@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith provided more details at a media availability Friday about the referendum coming in October. Smith announced the referendum during her address to the province Thursday night. The referendum poses nine questions to Albertans, including several non-constitutional questions about the future of Alberta’s immigration policy and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fabrizi playing at ‘MVP level’ for Hurricanes since returning from mental health break
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald For more than a month, the Lethbridge Hurricanes were without the services of overage defenceman Matteo Fabrizi. Following the Christmas break, Fabrizi took a personal leave from the team for mental health reasons. He returned to the lineup for Lethbridge on Jan. 21. In an interview with the Herald, Fabrizi says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rally set for Sunday afternoon as Neudorf recall signage period ends
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald With the Nathan Neudorf recall petition signing period ending on Monday, a group of citizens plan to hold a rally for people who feel dismissed after not being able to sign the petition on Sunday afternoon. Gaye Metz, organizer of the event, says she hopes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CIC framework to increase opportunities
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
FROM THE HALL- Mayor Blaine Hyggen A belated Happy Family Day to everyone – a day all about stepping back from the busy pace of life and spending quality time with your family and loved ones. Whether it’s sharing a meal, getting outside together, visiting relatives, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter tune-up could lead to a smoother ride once spring hits
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Mild weather gives Lethbridge riders a head start — and local experts say a late-winter tune-up now means safer, smoother cycling when spring arrives The countdown to spring riding season has quietly begun in Lethbridge. While winter isn’t officially over, warmer-than-usual temperatures have cyclists eyeing the roads — and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89. The Pirates, who announced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Nothing’s changing’: Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
CALGARY — Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year. Angry red, diamond shapes outline skin grafts on his legs. Mottled grey and purple skin covers his feet. “They look kind of gnarly, almost like ‘Call of Duty’ skin on my legs or a painting,” says ... Read More »
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