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First Nation under lockdown after shooting resulting in ‘multiple fatalities’: chief
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MISTISSINI — A First Nation in northern Quebec is under lockdown after a deadly shooting. Chief Michael Petawabano of the Cree Nation of Mistissini has issued a statement urging members of the community to stay in their homes and lock their doors as police investigate a shooting that has caused “multiple fatalities.” He says travel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson enjoying first full-time campaign in the WHL
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald It’s every coach’s dream to have a player that can fit anywhere in the lineup. That’s a skill that 17-year-old forward Kai Anderson has brought to the Lethbridge Hurricanes in his first full WHL season. Anderson was originally a sixth round pick of the Vancouver Giants in the 2023 WHL Prospects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Creeping snow drought’: Canadian research shows less snowpack a concern
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
New research shows less snowpack in certain regions of Canada can have wide-ranging effects on everything from farms and wildlife to the broader economy. The Concordia University study, published in the Nature journal “Communications Earth and Environment,” says the usable water from snowpacks has dropped sharply in areas of the Canadian Rockies. The mountainous region ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday, January 29, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 29th, 2026
HEALY, Radford
JORGENSEN, Philip
BONDERANKO, Anthony "Tony"
SALISBURY, Pamela "Pam"
Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes ‘us feel not only German but also European’
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says U.S. President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.” Goretzka, who plays club soccer for Bayern Munich, in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper published on Wednesday, spoke about the World Cup being hosted by the United States, Canada and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final. Faces Rybakina for the title
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United fans to protest against ‘inept ownership’ despite Man City, Arsenal wins
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Even after back-to-back wins against the Premier League top two and new optimism coursing through Manchester United, fans are still planning to protest before Sunday’s home game against Fulham. A march to Old Trafford was arranged before the morale-boosting wins against Manchester City and Arsenal and organizers are not backing down, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris couture this season did something unexpected: It got lighter and down to earth. Not just in fabric, but in attitude. Even with major couture debuts at Chanel, Dior and Armani Privé — and a week shadowed by Valentino Garavani’s death in Rome — the strongest message on the runways was restraint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Track and field athletes punished for betting on teammates at world and European champs
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Three track and field athletes were found guilty of betting on their teammates in events at world and European championships, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday. In the most serious breach of the sport’s rules prohibiting bets, French middle distance runner Aurore Fleury won 5,000 euros ($5,970) from a 2,000 euros ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invincible no more, Bayern aims to make amends against Hamburg in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga opponents suddenly know Bayern Munich is beatable after Augsburg’s shock win over the league leader last weekend. Promoted Hamburger SV will be the first team to test this new reality when Bayern visits on Saturday. Like Augsburg before, Hamburg has not shown much to suggest it can pull off an upset. ... Read More »
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