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'It's fine to be the underdogs': Edmonton Oilers optimistic as playoffs begin
LOS ANGELES - Like tulips poking their heads out of the dirt, playoff matchups between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings have become a sure sign of spring. The two sides will face off in Game 1 on Mo...
Apr 20, 2025
Seattle Mariners strike early in 8-3 victory over Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Cal Raleigh's two-run first-inning homer ignited an early six-run outburst for the Seattle Mariners in their 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon. The win gave Seattle the ...
Apr 20, 2025
Janecke scores OT winner as U.S. beat Canada 4-3 for world hockey gold
ESK BUDJOVICE - The United States wrested the gold medal back from Canada at the women's world hockey championship with a 4-3 overtime win in Sunday's final. Tessa Janecke scored the overtime winner a...
Apr 20, 2025
RCMP share winners of Name the Puppies contest
The RCMP have announced the winners of its annual Name the puppies contest.The RCMP canine training facility is located in Innisfail, Alberta, just south of Red Deer.The contest, which ran in February...
Apr 20, 2025
'Best team in the league': Canadiens throw pressure on favoured Capitals
BROSSARD - Martin St. Louis is putting the pressure on Washington. While the Montreal Canadiens clawed their way into the playoffs, the Capitals flirted with first place in the NHL all season. So who ...
Apr 20, 2025
Provincial bowling tournament in Medicine Hat sees Edmonton move on to nationals
The Alberta 5 pin Open Championship Provincials took place at Panorama Lanes in Medicine Hat from April 16 to 19, with Edmonton receiving gold for all three of its teams.Edmonton's Men's, Ladies and M...
Apr 20, 2025
Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready to go for Maple Leafs against Senators in Game 1
TORONTO - Oliver Ekman-Larsson smiled and politely dodged the question. Chris Tanev inferred his fellow Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman would be back. Head coach Craig Berube then confirmed the team wo...
Apr 20, 2025
Fire breaks out on grounds of steel plant northeast of Montreal
MONTREAL - A fire broke out this morning on the grounds of an ArcelorMittal steel factory in the Montrgie region of Quebec. The fire began around 4 a.m. in scrapped vehicles outside the plant, accordi...
Apr 20, 2025
Online platform new to Alberta provides healthcare patients industry-changing voice
Kimberley Sidhu received lifesaving care at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, and has since experienced healing through the power of storytelling thanks to an online platform new to Alberta.-Care...
Apr 20, 2025
Grass fire spreads to, damages Alberta's Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
RCMP said Friday a grass fire that closed a northern section of the Trans-Canada Highway in Alberta that had spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village near Edmonton closed the village for the ...
Apr 20, 2025