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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 3rd, 2026
HATT, Alice
MALESZA, Mary
DHAKAL, Geeta
RANDA, Gary
WEISS, Kenneth "Ken"
HUSZAR, Frank
Galthié says retired prop Atonio will inspire France’s Six Nations squad
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Uini Atonio will inspire the props who follow him in France colors after his forced retirement from rugby because of serious heart issues, France coach Fabien Galthié said on Tuesday. Atonio would likely have been the tighthead against Ireland on Thursday when France begins its Six Nations title defense at the Stade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As the trade deadline nears, a history-based look at how this NBA season may end
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The trade deadline is Thursday. The new U.S. vs. The World edition of the All-Star Game is Feb. 15. There will be some buyout moves in the coming weeks. And, to everyone’s dismay, there will be some tanking down the stretch of the season in pursuit of better odds at the draft lottery. That’s the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unheralded players who could make a big impact in the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Much of the attention during Super Bowl week is usually on the star players like Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for good reason. But if history is any indication, some lesser-known players could have a big impact on the Super Bowl on Sunday between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 UConn continues dominance with only Big East games left on regular-season schedule
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
UConn has rarely been tested this season, winning all but one of its games by double digits. The No. 1 Huskies, who are the only undefeated team left in Division I basketball, had led by at least double figures at the half in 21 of the first 22 games this season. Sunday’s game against rival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Saint Louis’ 15-game winning streak puts it in elite company heading into this week
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz has heard his teams called “feel-good stories” over the years, the best example being his Indiana State squad of a couple of seasons ago, which made a run to the NIT finals behind bespectacled star Robbie Avila. The No. 19 Billikens are more than a feel-good story, though. They are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander’s return to action gives Leafs much-needed lift, wins
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — William Nylander’s return to Toronto’s lineup has sparked the Maple Leafs’ return to the win column. Nylander scored his 18th goal of the season and added two assists on Monday to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames. “He’s just so good and so dangerous,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty to rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty to rape charges as he went on trial Tuesday for multiple alleged offenses, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family’s image. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serbia forward Birmančević joins Getafe on loan from Sparta Prague
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Serbia forward Veljko Birmančević has moved from Sparta Prague to Getafe in La Liga on loan until the end of the season. The Czech club announced the move late Monday. The deal includes an option for Getafe to sign Birmančević permanently. Financial details were not given. Getave sits 17th in the Spanish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canadian Syria trial, Hockey player deaths, Super Bowl tinderbox
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canadian who says he was tortured in Syria wants court to force Ottawa’s hand A Canadian man who says he has been tortured in Syria is asking the Federal Court to order Ottawa to decide whether to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior hockey community mourns loss of three players after Alberta vehicle crash
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
STAVELY — The junior hockey community in western Canada is in mourning after three players were killed in a southern Alberta vehicle crash on their way to practice. On social media, the Humboldt Broncos have posted condolences for the Southern Alberta Mustangs hockey team following the deaths of JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso and Caden Fine. ... Read More »
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