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Energy companies say they are ready for wildfire season
CALGARY - Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada. Last year's hot, dry weather conditions saw ...
Apr 09, 2024
Czechs wrap up third place in Group A with rout of Swiss at women's hockey worlds
UTICA, N.Y. - Natalie Mlynkova had three goals and an assist as Czechia wrapped up third place in Group A at the world women's hockey championship with a 6-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday. Tereza Va...
Apr 09, 2024
Devils All-Star Jack Hughes out for the rest of the season, will have shoulder surgery
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Devils All-Star forward Jack Hughes is going to miss the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury that will require surgery this week. The Devils announced the de...
Apr 09, 2024
Grande Prairie sledge hockey team wins silver medal at Western Canada tournament
Some local sledge hockey players came home from a recent tournament with a silver medal.The team from Grande Prairie's Wolverines Wheelchair Sports Association took part in the Matt Cook Western Canad...
Apr 09, 2024
Injured Demko, Lindholm nearing returns to Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - A couple of key players could soon be back in the Vancouver Canucks' lineup as the team prepares for the post-season. All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and forward Elias Lindholm were both on...
Apr 09, 2024
Police investigate death of woman in her 20s in apartment near Montreal
CANDIAC, Que. - The violent crimes unit of the Quebec provincial police is investigating the death of a woman in her 20s in a Montreal suburb. Sgt. Hlne St-Pierre says local police in the community of...
Apr 09, 2024
Athletes drove the choice of Toronto for swim trials, says Swimming Canada chief
Athletes in favour of Toronto as a Plan B for the Olympic and Paralympic swim trials drove the decision to relocate there from Montreal, says the head of Swimming Canada. Toronto's Pan Am Sports Centr...
Apr 09, 2024
Prank war: Wild's Marc-André Fleury, Avalanche's Brandon Duhaime decorate each other's vehicles
DENVER (AP) - Colorado forward Brandon Duhaime has put the brakes on pulling pranks after losing all four of his tires and seeing a garden planted on the hood of his car. Chalk up another win for Minn...
Apr 09, 2024
Red Sox honour 2004 championship team, Tim Wakefield's family ahead of home opener
BOSTON (AP) - When the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals to capture the World Series title in 2004 to end their 86-year title drought, Johnny Damon was one of the first to grab the trophy. He imme...
Apr 09, 2024
McIlroy brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt a...
Apr 09, 2024