Afghan mission hinges on Obama

HALIFAX — Whether Canadian troops stay or leave Afghanistan could largely depend on the eloquence of U.S. President Barack Obama and his ability to rally western nations, says former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier. “I think he can shape the opinions and thoughts of people,” the former general said Saturday. U.S.... more

Rebels hold on

Rebels 3 Chiefs 2 The Red Deer Rebels were pretty much stretched to the limit on Saturday, and although they bent, they didn’t break. The Rebels were outshot 36-23 by the visiting Spokane Chiefs before an announced gathering of 4,904 at the... more > more

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