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It's still Bangkok: Thailand quells talk of name change
BANGKOK (AP) - No, English speakers and others using the Roman alphabet aren't going to have to start calling the Thai capital by its local name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, and drop the more familiar "Ba...
Feb 17, 2022

France to withdraw troops from Mali, remain in region
PARIS (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron says France will withdraw its troops from Mali but maintain a military presence in neighboring West African nations. Announcing the move during a Thursday news c...
Feb 17, 2022

Lindholm extends goal streak to six games in win over Anaheim
CALGARY - Bailed out by his teammates after a taking a high-sticking double-minor in the game's opening minute, Elias Lindholm expressed his appreciation on the scoreboard. Lindholm scored twice and a...
Feb 17, 2022

Raptors' Trent hits 30 points again in 103-91 win vs. Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gary Trent Jr. has no exotic plans for the All-Star break, he's just happy to use the time for bonus bonding with his three younger brothers in Minnesota. He sure gave his family a ...
Feb 16, 2022

Alberta border arrests speak to larger Canadian concern: federal safety minister
OTTAWA - Canada's safety minister says a group with allegedly violent motives that was arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta speaks to broader concerns. Police earlier this week charged 13...
Feb 16, 2022

Scheifele records fifth career hat trick as Jets beat Wild
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele recorded the fifth hat trick of his career and added an assist to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The trio of goals extended S...
Feb 16, 2022

Notley, Eggen, stop in Red Deer to talk about the future of post-secondary
NDP Leader Rachel Notley and Advanced Education Critic David Eggen were in Red Deer on Wednesday where they presented policy proposals for the NDP's plan on the future of post-secondary education in A...
Feb 16, 2022

Alberta's COVID-19 numbers for Feb. 16, 2022
PROVINCIAL NUMBERS*Numbers are up to date as of previous day's end. Numbers in parentheses represent a one-day change unless otherwise notedHospitalizations: 1,500 (-38)ICU admissions: 121Deaths: 3,80...
Feb 16, 2022

US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border in recent days, contrary to claims by President Vladimir Putin that troops would be pulled back from the region, a...
Feb 16, 2022

Police presence to remain near Coutts
RCMP officers will stay in the Coutts area following the blockade disbandment at the border crossing.RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki says it is necessary to make sure protesters don't gather ...
Feb 16, 2022