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Politicians and hockey stars are mourning the loss of hockey legend and former federal politician Ken Dryden, who passed away Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer.

Dryden, 78, was a Hall of Fame goaltender who won six Stanley Cups backstopping the Montreal Canadiens as well as minding the cage during Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.

Air Canada flight attendants have massively rejected the employer's wage offer following a vote on a new contract that ended Saturday.

Flight attendants at Air Canada wrapped up voting at 3 p.m. ET  on the tentative new contract, with 99.1 per cent voting down the airline's wage offer. 

The airline says the wage portion will now be referred to mediation as previously agreed to by both sides.

From a very young age, Jaxon Forster has drawn notice in the Pembina Valley with his memorable community engagements. 

There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes before the school sports seasons begin, and one of the people behind that momentum is Vice Principal and Athletic Director Walter Giesbrecht, who has been hard at work throughout the year making sure everything is ready to go. 

And when does he start getting ready to jump into the world of sports for a new school year? 

Childhood cancer diagnoses are likely one of the most challenging experiences a family can navigate.

When the unthinkable happens, however, the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group ensures that families don’t go through the process alone.  

It was a strong opening period for the Winkler Flyers, but it didn't last as the Steinbach Pistons took the first preseason game 5-2 on Friday night.

Strong start

In the opening period, the Flyers came out strong. Showcasing a young, hungry roster, came out skating fast, and hitting anything in a blue sweater. 

Several times, the veterans not dressed in the game and watching from the corner were brought to their feet, cheering on the young players for solid hits.

Rural Municipality (RM) of Stanley's Chris Unrau wants his story to help others avoid making the same or worse mistake than he made last Thursday.  

Unrau is the first to admit he made a mistake doing something he says, "I literally preach about to my family and my staff about how dangerous it can be out in the rural areas, especially during harvest when there's lots going on."  

Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender whose long resume in and out of hockey included six Stanley Cup victories and helping backstop Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

A key member of the Montreal Canadiens' 1970s dynasty, Dryden's career in the spotlight was only just getting started when he retired from the game — and while at the top of his own game — in his early 30s.

The Stanley Trail Association has completed a project to enhance the cycling experience for those venturing out on the trails around Lake Minnewasta.

It's a gem

Stanley Trail Association board member James Friesen said this project was inspired by some really dedicated long-term board members and trail enthusiasts who leaned into this project.

Organizers of the 9th Earl Dick Memorial Golf Tournament are celebrating yet another successful event after more than $5,600 was raised Thursday at Oakview Golf and Country Club near Gretna. Eight-one golfers participated in this year's fundraiser.

"It's amazing," said Jim Dick, organizer and son of the late Earl Dick. "When we look back at at the support we've received from the community, the golf community and others, it just marvels me every time that we're always sold out."