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Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and backup goalie Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers kept their spectacular streak alive with a 3-0 victory over ...
Jan 25, 2024

Monahan scores twice, Canadiens hang on for 4-3 win vs. Islanders in Roy's homecoming
MONTREAL - Sean Monahan scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens held off a late New York comeback and defeated the Islanders 4-3 in Patrick Roy's homecoming on Thursday night. After the Canadiens gave ...
Jan 25, 2024

Boston Bruins hold on as Marchand nets OT winner against Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - After giving up a two-goal lead, Brad Marchand scored the winner at 1:48 of overtime to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. David Pastrnak and Tren...
Jan 25, 2024

Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda share first-round lead at LPGA Drive On Championship
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - Lydia Ko tried to conserve her energy after her victory last weekend in the LPGA Tour's season opener, but she clearly did enough to keep her game sharp. The former world No. 1 ...
Jan 25, 2024

Agricultural research investment board elects new members
An investment group that funds agricultural research in Alberta has a newly elected board.Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) announced its election results Thursday."RDAR congratulates all dir...
Jan 25, 2024

US Supreme Court rules Alabama can proceed with the country’s first execution by nitrogen gas
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Alabama can proceed with using nitrogen gas to put a man to death, refusing to block what would be the nation's first execution by a new ...
Jan 25, 2024

Canadian Gilgeous-Alexander named to NBA All-Star Game ahead of Steph Curry
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league's leader in 30-point games this season, has been named to the NBA All-Star Game. Gilgeous-Alexander, who plays for Oklahoma City Thunder, edged out perenni...
Jan 25, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith blasted for Tucker Carlson interview
Alberta New Democrats blasted Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday for spending time with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson.Smith spent time with Carlson, author Jordan Peterson and newspaper figure...
Jan 25, 2024

Stettler town council approves enhanced Tax Incentive Bylaw
Council for the Town of Stettler has unanimously approved a revised and enhanced Tax Incentive Bylaw. The approval happened during their regular meeting on Dec. 19 2023. "With high interest rates and ...
Jan 25, 2024

Stakeholder Engagement Plan announced for Innovative Technology Development Sector
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta is announcing its plan to engage the innovative technology development sector in the province. Officials say the OIPC's new sta...
Jan 25, 2024