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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
Heritage minister says Netflix, Disney should contribute more to Canadian culture
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney and Amazon are "the new big players" and should contribute more to Canadian culture. In a debate in the Hous...
Feb 16, 2022
Alberta Beef Producers prepare for March AGM
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) wrapped up their Producer Zone Meetings last week and are preparing for the 46 Annual General meeting the first week of March.ABP General Manager Brad Dubeau says overall,...
Feb 16, 2022
Quebec City mayor adds new rules as protest against COVID orders expected on weekend
Quebec City is giving more powers to its police force to control traffic and prohibit the consumption of alcohol outdoors ahead of a protest planned for this weekend against COVID-19 public health ord...
Feb 16, 2022