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CTV News
6 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Regina flag football team ready to compete in third straight international competition
WATCH: A team of U15 boys from Regina are headed to Canton to represent Canada on the world stage. It's been a great year for the 15U Raiders flag football team, who've been cruising their way through the season and will soon be heading to the U.S. for an international competition. Going 7-1 in the regular season, the only game they lost - was a forfeit due to a lack of players. Players have different perspectives on how, and if they lose. 'I think our team is pretty good. So, I don't know if we'll lose,' said Xavier, a receiver with the team. 'We're probably going to lose maybe once, but it's going to happen eventually. We're ready for that, though,' Kai, a receiver and defensive back said. A lack of players won't be a concern this week, as the team travels to represent Canada on the international stage. Ten players and two coaches are heading to Ohio, the home of the pro football hall of fame, to compete against some of the top flag football teams in the world. 'Internationally, it's a different competition every single year,' said Kymani, a defensive back and safety. 'They have Puerto Rico that's a really new team and we played against teams like Mexico before.' This is the third year in row that the Raiders have had the chance to compete internationally, going to Las Vegas in 2023 and Orlando in 2024. 'Week in and week out, through practices and just through game playing, the boys have just gotten better and better,' said Mike Thomas, the Raiders' head coach. 'The group has grown up together, developing chemistry throughout the years. 'They're really dialed in and really understand what we're trying to do. So, what we've been able to focus on are just the finer points, just angles, viewpoints, releases all those things, and they've really come to accept that and grow and take in the coaching,' Their competition includes teams from all over the world, representing countries like Australia, Brazil and China. The tournament starts Thursday July 17, with the final game taking place on Sunday, July 20.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Driver rescued from flipped vehicle after 24 hours down Yukon highway embankment
The Yukon River and downtown Whitehorse, Yukon, on Monday, June 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Thomas MAYO, YUKON — Yukon RCMP are thanking a sharp-eyed highway worker who spotted a vehicle that slid down a steep embankment, trapping the driver for an estimated 24 hours before they were rescued. A news release says Mayo RCMP received a report Monday morning about a missing person who was travelling from Dawson City and failed to arrive at their scheduled destination 500 kilometres away in Whitehorse. Later that same morning, a Department of Highways and Public Works employee noticed a downed highway sign on the North Klondike Highway and discovered a vehicle that flipped onto its roof and slid approximately 65 metres down the embankment. The news release says the driver was brought up the embankment by emergency personnel with the assistance of the Carmacks RCMP's winch on their police vehicle. The injured driver was transported by ambulance to the Carmacks Airport and medevaced to Whitehorse General Hospital. A followup email from the RCMP says it's estimated the driver was down the embankment for about 24 hours before the vehicle was found. 'The keen observation and attention to detail of a highway worker were instrumental in discovering the vehicle and the trapped injured driver, who might have otherwise gone unnoticed,' the news release says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Army 250: Could Trump's military parade be impacted by weather?
The Brief A 60% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms Saturday evening could impact the Army's 250th anniversary parade, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in downtown D.C. Severe weather may threaten high-profile elements like military flyovers, fireworks, and the U.S. Golden Knights parachute performance, though armored vehicles can operate in storms. With up to 200,000 attendees expected, lightning and heavy rain could pose major safety concerns, with Sunday's forecast offering little improvement. WASHINGTON - The Army's 250th anniversary is set to be celebrated this Saturday with a festival followed by a parade, concert and fireworks. But could thunderstorms put a damper on the day? What we know There is a 60% chance of rain on June 14, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are likely in the afternoon with the possibility of a thunderstorm between 5pm and 8pm – prime time for the parade's scheduled time of 6:30 p.m. FOX 5 Meteorologist Mike Thomas says severe weather could be possible on Saturday – but we won't know until we get closer to. Sunday is not looking much better, with a 70% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms possible throughout the afternoon and evening, per NWS. Big picture view Saturday's schedule is jam-packed with events in downtown D.C. Ahead of the parade are two events on the National Mall: The Army Fitness Competition and Awards Ceremony is from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and then the Army's birthday festival begins at 11:00 a.m., featuring live military demonstrations, military tanks and more. Following the parade, a concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m. followed by fireworks. The 150 military vehicles should be fine in stormy weather. But any flyovers, helicopters, fireworks and the planned performance by the U.S. 'Golden Knights' Parachute Team could be in jeopardy depending on weather conditions. And with up to 200,000 expected attendees, the chance of lightning could be a major issue.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tornado watch, flash flood warnings issued for DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON - A tornado watch has been issued for parts of the D.C. area as severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the area. Tornado watches are in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday night in the following areas: Fauquier County Prince William County Fairfax County Arlington County City of Alexandria City of Fredericksburg City of Fairfax Stafford County City of Manassas Charles County Anne Arundel County Frederick County Montgomery County Prince Georges County District of Columbia Flash flood warnings are in effect for Page and Shenandoah County in VA until 9:00pm Sunday evening. Strong thunderstorms with dangerous winds and heavy rainfall are expected Sunday evening. Isolated hail, and a couple tornadoes are possible with wind gusts up to 65+mph. The highest threat for severe weather is between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m., according to FOX 5 Meteorologist Mike Thomas.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
PCA teacher running for seat on Poudre School District Board of Education
Mike Thomas, a teacher at Poudre Community Academy and former member of the Colorado Education Association's Board of Directors, is running for seat on the Poudre School District Board of Education in the November 2025 election. Thomas, 41, is running for the District D seat, representing northwest Fort Collins. Jim Brokish, who currently holds that seat, does not plan to run for reelection. Tom Griggs, who spent most of his professional career teaching teachers, and Coronda Ziegler, a student success manager at Colorado State University, have also announced their candidacy for the District D seat. Board of Education members must reside within the district they represent but are elected by all voters within the school district's boundaries. Thomas taught for 13 years at schools in Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins after getting started on his career in education in a Head Start program in the Seattle area, Thomas told the Coloradoan on May 30. His experience ranges from preschool through high school, primarily in science, mathematics, construction and welding. Thomas took a break from teaching for several years to be a stay-at-home father — he and his wife, Kristen Rasmussen, have two children — and renovate their Fort Collins home before accepting a job two years ago at Poudre Community Academy, one of two alternative high schools in Poudre School District. Concerns over the poor condition of the building that houses PCA prompted him to run for the school board, he said. Thomas waited until the school year was over to announce his candidacy, fully aware of a PSD Board of Education policy that automatically puts district employees running for seats on the school board on an unpaid extended leave of absence until the election. Were he to win the District D seat, that policy reads, Thomas would deem him 'automatically and voluntarily resigned as a District employee' upon taking the oath of office. 'I really love PCA; I don't want to leave it,' Thomas said. 'I made the decision to think about running in January, when we had to walk across the street with all of our students to use the bathroom, because our bathrooms had stopped working for the third time this year.' More: Poudre School District raising pay for teachers, classified employees One of Thomas' primary concerns, he told the Coloradoan, is ensuring the district uses money from the 2024 debt-free schools mill levy to properly maintain, repair and improve its school buildings and other facilities. He would like to help the school district explore the use of solar and geothermal energy in its facilities. Thomas would also like to see the district speed up the implementation of its new elementary school literacy curriculum through professional development opportunities for teachers and expand its use into middle and high schools. 'I'm really happy with what the district is doing at the elementary school level, which is a big change,' Thomas said. 'It has not been implemented as fully as it needs to be; professional development has not been provided as extensively as it needs to be. We need to make it happen a lot faster than what's going on right now.' In addition to serving on the Colorado Education Association's Board of Directors, Thomas said he worked on multiple political-action campaigns and helped two candidates with their races for seats on the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education while living there while his wife, now a climate scientist at CSU, completed post-doctoral work at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Two candidates in other districts have also announced their candidacy for Board of Education seats in the November 2025 election — Sabrina Herrick in District C (northeast Fort Collins) and Andrew Spain in District E (northern and western Larimer County, including Wellington, Red Feather Lakes and Poudre Canyon). Reporter Kelly Lyell covers education, breaking news, some sports and other topics of interest for the Coloradoan. Contact him at kellylyell@ and This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Mike Thomas running for seat on PSD Board of Education
