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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Aline Chretien, wife of former PM, dead at 84
OTTAWA - Aline Chretien, the wife of former prime minister Jean Chretien, has died at 84. More coming. The Canadian Press
Sep 13, 2020

Collision investigation forces closure of Highway 43
Highway 43 between Beaverlodge and Hythe is currently closed as RCMP investigate a collision in that area. The Hythe fire department reported the closure on their Facebook page, saying a detour has be...
Sep 13, 2020

Groundhogs occasionally digging up bones, coffin pieces at Montreal cemetery
MONTREAL - When Michelle McSweeney saw a groundhog crawl into an above-ground tomb at Montreal's Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery, it was hard not to be freaked out. "I heard it rattling aroun...
Sep 13, 2020

Next defence chief will signal Liberals' priorities for the military
OTTAWA - Time is running out for the federal Liberal government to name a new commander of the Canadian Armed Forces before it faces a confidence vote, with some observers worrying a delay could leave...
Sep 13, 2020

Bichette returns, Kirk debuts as Blue Jays beat Mets 3-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bo Bichette singled and scored in a successful return to the Toronto lineup and Alejandro Kirk also got a hit and scored in his big league debut Saturday night as the Blue Jays beat th...
Sep 13, 2020

Next defence chief will signal Liberals' priorities for the military
OTTAWA - Time is running out for the federal Liberal government to name a new commander of the Canadian Armed Forces before it faces a confidence vote, with some observers worrying a delay could leave...
Sep 13, 2020

Caribbean Association of Grande Prairie to host fashion show, cultural event
As part of this year's Alberta Culture Days, the Caribbean Association of Grande Prairie (CAGP) will be hosting a 'Caribbean Fashion Show' and have cultural displays up at the Montrose Cultural Centre...
Sep 12, 2020

Khudobin, Stars beat Knights to take 3-1 lead in West final
EDMONTON - Anton Khudobin made three of his 32 saves on a crucial 5-on-3 penalty kill late, Joe Pavelski and Jamie Benn scored in the second period and the Dallas Stars are a victory away from the Sta...
Sep 12, 2020

Welcome back: Lakers, LeBron headed to the conference finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Los Angeles Lakers are going to the conference finals for the first time in a decade, ending the longest drought in franchise history. LeBron James is going there for the ...
Sep 12, 2020

Bichette returns, Kirk debuts as Blue Jays beat Mets 3-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bo Bichette singled and scored in a successful return to the Toronto lineup and Alejandro Kirk also got a hit and scored in his big league debut Saturday night as the Blue Jays beat th...
Sep 12, 2020