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Connor Bedard leaves after Brendan Smith hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Bedard was hit by ...
Jan 05, 2024

Maltais' short-handed goal helps Toronto spoil New York's PWHL home opener, 3-2
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - Emma Maltais' short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York's first home game in the Professional Women's Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday nig...
Jan 05, 2024

Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes
WAJIMA, Japan (AP) - The death toll from a major earthquake in western Japan reached 100 Saturday, as rescue workers fought aftershocks to carefully pull people from the rubble. Deaths had reached 98 ...
Jan 05, 2024

Connor Bedard departs after big hit as Blackhawks lose 4-2 to Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Bedard was hit by ...
Jan 05, 2024

Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Robbie Ray was traded from Seattle to San Francisco on Friday for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries....
Jan 05, 2024

Military sends second aircraft after Trudeau's plane breaks down in Jamaica
OTTAWA - The plane that flew Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Jamaica for a family vacation broke down earlier this week, prompting the Canadian military to send a second aircraft with a repair crew t...
Jan 05, 2024

Blackhawks' Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith
NEWARK, N.J. - Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard left Friday night's game against the New Jersey Devils after receiving an open-ice hit from defenceman Brendan Smith. The Blackhawks announced Beda...
Jan 05, 2024

Preliminary hearing scheduled for Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault.Christopher Becks, 37, is scheduled to find out in Edmonton Court of Justice from April 4-5, 2...
Jan 05, 2024

Red Deer River Naturalists to host AGM Jan. 25
The Red Deer River Naturalists are hosting their Annual General Meeting this Jan. 25.All are welcome to the meeting which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Only members may vote in ...
Jan 05, 2024

Canadian men to open ICC T20 World Cup against the U.S. in Dallas
Canada captain Saad Bin Zafar is looking forward to the eyes of the cricket world watching his team this summer. The Canadian men will be centre stage June 1 when they take on the U.S. at the Grand Pr...
Jan 05, 2024