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International clings to 2-point lead in Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia - The International team has the lead going into the final day of the Presidents Cup for the first time in 16 years, and it has a trio of rookies to thank for that. Marc Leishman ...
Dec 14, 2019

Coutinho scores hat trick, Davies starts as Bayern Munich thumps Bremen 6-1
BERLIN - Philippe Coutinho scored a hat trick and set up two more goals as Bayern Munich came from behind to rout Werder Bremen 6-1 and end a two-game losing run in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Robert ...
Dec 14, 2019

House committee delays historic vote on Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON - The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, shutting down a 14-hour session that dragged with partisanship ...
Dec 14, 2019

Salmonella outbreak in six provinces linked to snakes and rodents
The Public Health Agency of Canada is advising exotic pet owners to practise good hygiene amid a salmonella outbreak in six provinces that's been linked to contact with snakes and rodents. A notice is...
Dec 14, 2019

Decision affirms power of courts to review the discipline of judges
OTTAWA - The authority of the Federal Court to review disciplinary measures meted out to judges was effectively affirmed Thursday when the Supreme Court of Canada declined to delve into the ...
Dec 14, 2019

A talk with his son, a seat in the sun: Scheer's decision to step down
OTTAWA - Mid-way through last week, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer came home from a day on Parliament Hill and got to talking with one of sons. He realized, he would tell Conservative MPs and senat...
Dec 14, 2019

Advocate says Winnipeg must tackle poverty, addictions to end violent crime
WINNIPEG - A recent spike in violent crime in Manitoba's capital has been at the centre of conversations by men who get together in the downtown core each week. "Men want to be better community m...
Dec 14, 2019

Man who tried to kill Edmonton police officer sentenced to 28 years
EDMONTON - A man convicted of attacking an Edmonton police officer and then running down four pedestrians with a U-Haul van has been sentenced to a total of 28 years in prison.Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, w...
Dec 14, 2019 Abdulahi Hasan Sharif

Officer-involved shooting west of Red Deer, three men arrested
Alberta's police watchdog will be investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that took place Friday morning west of Red Deer.Blackfalds RCMP responded at about 5:30 a.m. to a report of a sing...
Dec 14, 2019

League leading Bandits humble Storm
The Grande Prairie Storm returned to league action for the first time in almost two weeks on Friday night. While the rest was surely appreciated, having to face the top team in all of Junior A hockey ...
Dec 14, 2019 Lukas Jirousek was a physical force all night for the Storm. Photo courtesy EverythingGP