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The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > edmonton-elks-return-home-looking-to-earn-labour-day-sweep-of-calgary-stampeders > article_a8bb6ef0-e8b2-59cb-83a0-04e79236cdd4.html

Edmonton Elks return home looking to earn Labour Day sweep of Calgary Stampeders

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (488+ words) Edmonton Elks’ Justin Rankin (5) celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Toronto Argonauts running back Samuel Hicks (25) runs through the defence of Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > sports > football > cfl > elks-rally-for-third-win-in-a-row-down-stampeders-38-28-on-labour-day > article_bec00d7f-bcbf-5759-b553-069c02b18e70.html

Elks rally for third win in a row, down Stampeders 38-28 on Labour Day

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (762+ words) Edmonton Elks’ ShunDerrick Powell, left, holds off Calgary Stampeders’ Damon Webb during second half CFL action in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Edmonton Elks’ Kaion Julien-Grant, centre, is tackled by Calgary Stampeders’ Derrick Moncrief, left, and Marquel…...

The Hamilton Spectator
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Special Olympics Canada seeks to open Nunavut chapter

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (412+ words) When Gail Hamamoto first became the CEO of Special Olympics Canada three-years-ago, she noticed that every province and territory had a chapter, except Nunavut. The work to start a chapter in Nunavut began over a year ago. “We’re actively trying…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > sports > golf > japans-miyu-yamashita-wins-cpkc-womens-open-in-edmonton > article_c37cc671-541f-5275-bce8-b6239dcdf111.html

Japan’s Miyu Yamashita wins CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (687+ words) Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, watches her tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Edmonton, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck EDMONTON - Japan’s Miyu Yamashita went…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > sports > golf > canadas-aphrodite-deng-jumps-up-the-leaderboard-at-cpkc-womens-open > article_9ebb6950-6679-5bd3-a446-3de88b000c73.html

Yamashita increases lead, Canada’s Deng climbs CPKC Women’s Open leaderboard

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (756+ words) Aphrodite Deng, of Canada, watches her tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Edmonton, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck EDMONTON - Miyu Yamashita increased her already…...

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'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta

4+ week, 14+ hour ago   (924+ words) The logo of Special Olympics Canada is shown in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Special Olympics Canada (Mandatory credit) MEDICINE HAT - Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at this year’s Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped…...