Author: Joe Prime

R.I.P. – Margot Simond: The Skiing World Mourns the Loss of Margot Simond. A Rising Star Gone Too Soon The global alpine skiing community has been left in deep shock and mourning following the tragic passing of 18-year-old Margot Simond, a promising talent whose bright future was cut short after a fatal training accident in Val d’Isère on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The news was confirmed by the French Ski Federation (FFS) in a heartbreaking statement, marking a somber day for the sport and for all who knew and admired Margot. Simond, who had been preparing for the highly anticipated…

Prepared like her dad, there is no way Brad Gushue’s daughter, Hayley, is going to miss a second of the action. Prepared like her dad, there is no way Brad Gushue’s daughter, Hayley, is going to miss a second of the Olympic action! She wanted to make sure nobody misses any of her Dad’s games! Thanks for the schedule! Go  Go! Kubota Canada Maple Leaf Foods Purolator Eastlink Oxford Frozen Foods Hardline Curling Asham RMS

Northern Lights Alert: 12 States May See Aurora Around The ‘Pink Moon’ Tonight. Northern U.S. states could see the northern lights Thursday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The forecast from NOAA of a Kp index of four on a scale of nine for Thursday comes as a 97%-lit waxing gibbous moon shines brightly, bleaching the night sky and making faint phenomena — such as aurora — harder to see. It will rise during dusk on Friday as the full pink moon — here’s exactly when to see it from where you are. Although the strong moonlight…

Peterman & Gallant Aim for Olympic Glory at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. Canada’s dynamic curling duo, Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant, are set to represent their country at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, commencing today in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This prestigious event, running from April 26 to May 3 at Willie O’Ree Place, serves as a critical qualifier for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Peterman and Gallant, both accomplished curlers with Olympic experience, are eager to secure Canada’s spot in the mixed doubles event. Their journey to this championship began with a remarkable victory at the…

Peterman, Gallant aim to secure Olympic spot at world mixed doubles curling playdowns Curlers Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman have already earned the right to wear the Maple Leaf should Canada qualify for mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics. Now the husband-and-wife duo just has to go out and secure the country’s berth. Gallant and Peterman will represent Canada at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship starting Saturday at Willie O’Ree Place in Fredericton. The event is the main qualifier for the 2026 Milan/Cortina Games. “It would mean everything to be able to do it together,” Peterman said of returning…

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Truck, Panama City Police Department Investigating. A tragic accident in Pine Creek has left one pedestrian dead after being struck by a truck on Wednesday evening. The Pine Creek Police Department (PCPD) confirmed they are actively investigating the incident, which occurred near the intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue around 6:45 p.m. According to PCPD officials, emergency services were dispatched to the scene following multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian being hit by a large commercial vehicle. Upon arrival, first responders found a male victim, later identified as a 47-year-old Pine Creek resident,…

Rachel Homan Clinches Historic Curling Milestone Canadian curling sensation Rachel Homan has etched her name into the sport’s history books by being honored as the world’s Best Woman Curler. This accolade crowns a remarkable season that saw her and Team Homan achieve unprecedented success on the international stage. Dominant Domestic Performance The 2024–25 season commenced with Homan leading her team to a commanding victory at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary. Notably, she delivered a flawless performance in the final, curling 100%—a first in the tournament’s history. This victory marked her fifth national title and secured Team Canada’s spot…

Seven of eight teams named for men’s and women’s Canadian Curling Trials | NNN The fields for the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials and the 2025 Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials have become much clearer with the 2024-25 season wrapped up. Seven of the eight teams for both the men’s and women’s divisions for next season’s Olympic Trials were officially announced by Curling Canada on Tuesday. The Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials will run from Nov. 22-30, 2025 at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax and will determine Canada’s representatives in men’s and women’s four-person curling for the 2026 Winter Olympics in…

MISSING PERSON ALERT: RPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating 31-Year-Old Man The Richmond Police Department (RPD) is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing 31-year-old man who was last seen on Saturday evening. Authorities say the man, identified as James Carter, was reported missing by family members after he failed to return home and has not been in contact since. James was last seen near the intersection of Maple Avenue and 5th Street around 7:45 p.m. on April 19. He was reportedly wearing a gray hoodie, dark jeans, and black sneakers. He is described as approximately 6 feet…

Person of Interest Sought in Commercial Burglary Investigation Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual in this photo. This individual is a person of interest in a commercial burglary investigation. Third Precinct detectives are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at a local business located in the 5000 block of Forest Hill Avenue. At approximately 3:26 a.m., Saturday, April 19, a male forced his way into the locked business and was captured on a nearby surveillance camera. The suspect forced his way into the business and stole several items before leaving in a silver-colored,…