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Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff talks Dubois trade; buyout an option for Wheeler
NASHVILLE - Kevin Cheveldayoff acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois in hopes the star centre would be with Winnipeg Jets for the rest of his career. When it became apparent that was no longer in the cards, the ...
Jun 28, 2023
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block portions of transgender youth care bans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, handing down the rulings just days before the statutes were set...
Jun 28, 2023
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature
Albertans are invited to spend Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature. On Saturday, July 1, from noon to 5 p.m., visitors can enjoy free entertainment and activities for all ages at one of the most pic...
Jun 28, 2023
Nominations open for Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards
The provincial government is asking Albertans to nominate a newcomer for its Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.The province is looking for people who have enriched Alberta through volunteer activiti...
Jun 28, 2023
Birthplace Forest celebrates Lacombe's newest citizens
Lacombe residents joined members of city council this week, including Councillor Scott Dallas, and Councillor Don Gullekson, along with City administration to plant a tree in the City's Birthplace For...
Jun 28, 2023
Fernandez eliminated at Bad Homburg Open with loss to Blinkova
BAD HOMBURG, Germany - Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., was eliminated from the Bad Homburg Open tennis tournament Wednesday with a 7-5, 6-2 second-round loss to Russia's Anna Blinkova. Blinkova, seed...
Jun 28, 2023
Calgary’s new cancer centre to be named after Arthur Child following $50M donation
Calgary's newly built cancer centre has received a $50-million donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation.The donation, announced at a news conference Wednesday, means the $1.4-billion building is...
Jun 28, 2023
Dairy farmers to help raise money for Food Banks Alberta
A new campaign launched by Alberta Milk looks to raise $100,000 to support Albertans who are facing food insecurity.Through a partnership with Food Banks Alberta, from now until July 11, 2023, Alberta...
Jun 28, 2023
Canada's Zhao advances to third round of Wimbledon qualifying with win over Rus
LONDON - Carol Zhao of Richmond Hill, Ont., moved one step closer to qualifying for the first Grand Slam main draw of her career with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 second-round win over Arantxa Rus of the Netherlan...
Jun 28, 2023
Community organizations benefit from local brewers initiatives
A win at the Canadian Brewing Awards turned out to be a win for the community at the 8th Anniversary Party and Scavenger Hunt for Red Deer's Troubled Monk Brewery. Company officials say one of Trouble...
Jun 28, 2023