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Alberta allowing small outdoor gatherings, personal service businesses to open Monday
The Alberta government is easing restrictions on outdoor gatherings, personal and wellness services and funeral services put in place in December and aimed at limiting in-person interaction and minimi...
Jan 14, 2021
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV's famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92
PITTSBURGH - Joanne Rogers, the widow of Fred Rogers and an accomplished concert pianist, has died. She was 92. Rogers, who nurtured the memory and legacy of the gentle TV host who entertained and edu...
Jan 14, 2021
Country singer Paul Brandt adds voice against proposed coal mines in Rockies
Another country music star from Alberta has voiced protest against proposed coal mines on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Paul Brandt, who leads a committee on human trafficking set up by t...
Jan 14, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Jan. 14
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her first update of the year on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 4...
Jan 14, 2021
Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden hopes his swim comeback is for Tokyo
Brent Hayden will take that "seniors discount" at the pool in order to swim fast. Almost nine years after winning an Olympic bronze medal in the men's 100-metre freestyle, the 37-year-old from Mission...
Jan 14, 2021
Riot? Insurrection? Words matter in describing Capitol siege
NEW YORK - At first, viewed from a distance, it was a rally or protest. Then it became an assault, a riot, an insurrection, domestic terrorism or even a coup attempt. The language used by the American...
Jan 14, 2021
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif still planning to resume football career with Chiefs
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif misses football. The Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman has no regrets about opting out of the 2020 NFL campaign to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But the six-foot-five 32...
Jan 14, 2021
'They're going to be a force': Maple Leafs' Keefe sees brighter days for Senators
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe doesn't expect the Ottawa Senators to be doormats much longer. And after seeing many of their prospects up close in the minors the last few years, not to mention some key off-s...
Jan 14, 2021
Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society sees big jump in case files during pandemic
Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society (CAVWSS) has been tasked with a significant and steady increase in case files over the past year.According to officials, financial uncertainties in...
Jan 14, 2021
Dunstone and Anderson to play for Saskatchewan, Brothers accepts Nova Scotia invite
Two more entries were confirmed for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Thursday as Sherry Anderson was named Saskatchewan's representative while Jill Brothers accepted the Nova Scotia invite. In ann...
Jan 14, 2021