Author Archives:
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and '’70s Show' star, hospitalized
LOS ANGELES - Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in "A View to a Kill" and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom "That '70s Show," has been hospitalized after falling at her home. The actor...
Jan 04, 2021
Advocates call on provinces to vaccinate long-term care residents and workers faster
OTTAWA - Experts who advocate for improvements to long-term care in Canada say the provinces need to move faster to vaccinate residents and the people who look after them. While more than 420,000 dose...
Jan 04, 2021
Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home. Political...
Jan 04, 2021
Clearview Public Schools continues to support early reading
Clearview Public Schools has once again donated new reading books to families with younger children. District officials say families can receive a book at the Stettler Community Health Center when the...
Jan 04, 2021
Calgary's new goaltender Jacob Markstrom gives nod to Flames history
CALGARY - The jersey number Jacob Markstrom wanted to wear with the Calgary Flames hangs from the Saddledome rafters. Calgary's newest goaltender felt it necessary to get Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieu...
Jan 04, 2021
Saskatchewan cabinet minister resigns after California trip
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has accepted the resignation of his highways minister who travelled to California over the holidays while people were being urged to stay home. Moe's office sai...
Jan 04, 2021
'Indescribable': Calgary officer killed in traffic stop leaves behind pregnant wife
CALGARY - A police officer killed while attempting a traffic stop last week was looking forward to becoming a father for the first time, his family said in a statement Monday. Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who...
Jan 04, 2021
Quebec gives Canadiens approval to play, while Manitoba shows support for plan
MONTREAL - Quebec is the third province to approve NHL games this season in Canada, leaving Manitoba and Ontario as the only jurisdictions not to announce a final decision. In an email to The Canadian...
Jan 04, 2021
NFL commentator Boomer Esiason ruffles feathers with criticism of both Streveler, CFL
Jake Thomas figured former teammate Chris Streveler had a free play.Troy Hill retuned a Streveler interception 84 yards for a touchdown Sunday to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a crucial 18-7 victory ov...
Jan 04, 2021
Conservative Senate leader Don Plett took brief personal trip to Mexico in December
OTTAWA - The Conservative leader in the Senate took a personal trip to Mexico shortly after Christmas. A spokesperson for Sen. Don Plett says the senator travelled to Mexico on Dec. 28. Upon his arriv...
Jan 04, 2021