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Former Edmonton star Duke Williams promoted to Bills' active roster for playoff game
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Former Edmonton Football Team star wide receiver Duke Williams has been elevated to the Buffalo Bills' active roster for only the second time this season ahead of Saturday's first...
Jan 08, 2021

Savanna Water Treatment Plant and Truckfill now available for public use
The new Savanna Water Treatment Plant and Truckfill located in Saddle Hills County is now fully operational and available for public use.The new facility is located two and a half kilometers East of t...
Jan 08, 2021

Two people dead after suspicious fire, suspect charged
A Paddle Prairie man has been charged after two people died in a house fire.High Level RCMP say police and the High Level Fire Department were called out just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.A witness said t...
Jan 08, 2021

PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead
LOS ANGELES - As PBS' "Masterpiece" marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including "I, Claudius" and "Elizabeth ...
Jan 08, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak at Ottawa shelter linked to LTC workers, commission heard
A COVID-19 outbreak at an Ottawa women's shelter was linked to two long-term care workers who were staying at the facility because their income couldn't cover their rent, an independent commission has...
Jan 08, 2021

US consumer credit up 4.4% in November, best in 5 months
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer borrowing rose 4.4% in November, its strongest showing in five months, led by strong gains in auto and student loans that offset a drop in credit card borrowing. The Federal...
Jan 08, 2021

Ohio State defensive back Wade not losing sight of Metchie III's production with Tide
The Ohio State Buckeyes haven't lost sight of Canadian receiver John Metchie III's place in Alabama's high-octane offence. Top-ranked Alabama (12-0) faces No. 3 Ohio State (7-0) in U.S. college footba...
Jan 08, 2021

Avs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the top
The team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter the Stanley Cup semifinals in prime, title-winning position. Like those mountain ranges in the middle of this three time zon...
Jan 08, 2021

Woodbine CEO wonders why NHL can play in Ontario during lockdown
TORONTO - With Ontario still in lockdown and COVID-19 cases at a record high, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson is wondering why the provincial government signed off on NHL games being played at a...
Jan 08, 2021

GOP's David Perdue concedes to Jon Ossoff in Georgia runoff
ATLANTA - Republican David Perdue conceded his loss to Democrat Jon Ossoff on Friday, bringing Georgia's two U.S. Senate runoffs that will deliver Democratic control of the chamber one step closer to ...
Jan 08, 2021