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Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward prospect Nils Aman
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed Swedish forward prospect Nils Aman to an entry-level contract. Aman, 22, had 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and eight penalty minutes in 51 games wi...
Jun 07, 2022
Province aiming to improve the mental health of seniors
Alberta's government says it is partnering with community groups to expand access to mental health supports for seniors.Government officials say new partnerships with community organizations will focu...
Jun 07, 2022
Chinook's Edge School Division bus driver wins provincial competition
You could call Kelly Frere a bus driver extraordinaire.Frere, who drives a bus route in Penhold for Chinook's Edge School Division, won the Provincial School Bus Roadeo in Nisku this weekend, with a f...
Jun 07, 2022
Loewen hosting leadership campaign launch Tuesday night
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen will officially launch his campaign to win the leadership of the United Conservative party tonight.Loewen filed his papers last week.The launch will take place at ...
Jun 07, 2022
Return of Kane, Smith uncertain as Oilers look to build on promising season
EDMONTON - Time will tell if winger Evander Kane and goaltender Mike Smith will still be in orange and blue when the Edmonton Oilers begin their training camp this fall. Neither player offered any rea...
Jun 07, 2022
Red Deer RCMP seeking assistance to identify suspect
Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter of a residential property.On May 22, 2022, Red Deer RCMP were called to a home in the Highland Green ...
Jun 07, 2022
Quebec officials say 90 monkeypox cases have been detected in the province
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department says the province has a total of 90 confirmed cases of monkeypox. That number is up from 71 confirmed cases reported last week. Monkeypox is a rare disease that c...
Jun 07, 2022
Canadian travellers urged to take precautions against monkeypox abroad
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning travellers to be extra careful abroad because of the potential threat of catching monkeypox. The government issued a level two travel health noti...
Jun 07, 2022
Angels fire manager Joe Maddon amid 12-game losing streak
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday with the team mired in a 12-game losing streak. Third base coach Phil Nevin will be the Angels' interim manager when t...
Jun 07, 2022
Canadian soccer players back training, but talks continue on new deal
VANCOUVER - Canada's men's soccer team is back to training, but the players say there's still work to be done on reaching a new deal with the sport's national governing body. A friendly game against P...
Jun 07, 2022