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Calgary Stampede announcer's career turns 40: 'Might as well do another 40' July 03, 2025 - 6:58 AM

PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les McIntyre had just fallen out of his chuckwagon.
Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work? October 22, 2024 - 7:00 AM

When some rare first-edition Pokemon trading cards went on sale three years ago, Adam O'Brien was hit with a wave of nostalgia. For the now 32-year-old, it was an irresistible offer that had the potential for value in the long run.
Rare case containing coveted Wayne Gretzky rookie cards sells for $3.7M February 26, 2024 - 8:16 AM

REGINA - A case of old hockey cards containing the game's Great One has fetched more than $3.7 million after it was uncovered in a Regina home.
Conditioner Mark Casse to head into 2018 without top assistant trainer December 28, 2017 - 12:52 PM

It's a partnership that helped Casse Racing win four Breeders' Cup races and the Queen's Plate. But now trainer Mark Casse will have to chase an elusive Kentucky Derby crown without his right-hand man.
Saskatchewan rink benefiting from having signed Gordie Howe jersey stolen September 26, 2017 - 5:26 AM

ASQUITH, Sask. - An ice rink in Saskatchewan that had a signed Gordie Howe jersey stolen has received so many sports items it is having an online auction.
Man named in Brady jersey case sought autographs, selfies March 21, 2017 - 3:17 PM

MEXICO CITY - The Mexican media executive suspected of stealing Tom Brady's jersey went to the Super Bowl as a working journalist but spent the week collecting selfies and autographs from football greats and boasting to colleagues that he was there as a fan.
Formula 1 car driven by Canadian Jaques Villeneuve fails to sell at auction February 25, 2016 - 8:31 PM

A Formula One car driven by Quebec's Jacques Villeneuve in 2001 failed to sell at auction in Los Angeles on Thursday.
1956 Ferrari built for racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio to go to auction; could bring $28M October 19, 2015 - 10:09 AM

NEW YORK, N.Y. - A 1956 Ferrari built for Formula One racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio is going on the auction block in New York City, where it could sell for more than $28 million.
Olympic champ leads Central American bike trek to promote clean water August 27, 2015 - 7:59 AM

Olympic gold medallist, beer auctioneer and television host Jon Montgomery is adding adventure traveller to his many titles. He wants you to join him and his wife on an upcoming trek.
Auction house apologizes to Don Cherry over mansion mistake August 05, 2014 - 12:42 PM

TORONTO - An auction house is apologizing to Don Cherry for erroneously promoting a mansion as having belonged to the hockey commentator.
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There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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