Author Archives:
Vancouver Canucks willing to consider trades if the fit is right: GM
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says he's open to making a trade - as long as the deal makes sense for the team. His remarks come as reports continue to swirl about the fut...
Jan 20, 2025
York United FC acquires Canadian midfielder Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC
York United FC has acquired Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC, signing the 25-year-old Canadian midfielder to a two-year contract with a club option for another year. Yeates joined Pacific in December 20...
Jan 20, 2025
Forestry and parks minister travelling to Tennessee to promote Alberta's outdoors
Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, is travelling to Tennessee to promote the province's outdoors and the annual Minister's Special License Program. From Jan. 22-26, Loewen will att...
Jan 20, 2025
Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is "deplorable"
MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says it's "deplorable" that President Donald Trump is again pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris Accord. He says it's "quite ironic" that ...
Jan 20, 2025
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs, unions say
OTTAWA - Two federal public service unions say the Immigration Department is set to cut 3,300 jobs. The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Canada Employment and Immigration Union say in a joint...
Jan 20, 2025
Alberta RCMP teaming up with local law enforcement agencies for Operation Cold Start
Alberta RCMP is once again partnering with local law enforcement for Operation Cold Start to reduce the theft of idle vehicles during the winter.RCMP Auto Theft Unit Cpl. Mike Black says they will be ...
Jan 20, 2025
Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging
FREDERICTON - A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging across parts of Canada from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta. Peter Kimbell, meteorologist with Env...
Jan 20, 2025
Goalkeeper Luka Gavran signs contract extension with Toronto FC with option for 2028
Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran has signed a contract extension through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season. The MLS club announced in late October that it was exercising the 2025 contract optio...
Jan 20, 2025
Thompson, Forsberg, Pastrnak named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, Nashville Predators left-wing Filip Forsberg and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Th...
Jan 20, 2025
Snow removal in Whispering Ridge and Westlake Tuesday Jan. 21
County of Grande Prairie crews are conducting snow removal operations in the Whispering Ridge and Westlake neighbourhoods Tuesday.When the digital "no parking" signs are visible, that means temporary ...
Jan 20, 2025