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Stuart Skinner, Matty Beniers, Owen Power named finalists for Calder Trophy
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers and Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power are the three finalists for the Calder Trophy. Skinner led all rookie goaltenders i...
May 03, 2023
Canadian Tire to purchase Bed, Bath & Beyond leases
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A major retail chain is stepping forward to take over the site of the Bed, Bath & Beyond store in Medicine Hat.Canadian Tire Corporation has agreed to acquire 10 strategic real ...
May 03, 2023
The Salvation Army perfects large-scale emergency meal prep during Pine Lake event
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-6), The Salvation Army held a cooking competition this weekend at its Pine Lake Camp.More than 50 people, plus the entire 20-unit Emergency Disaster Servi...
May 03, 2023
Border officers in Vancouver find cat in parcel from China: SPCA
VANCOUVER - A cat the British Columbia SPCA says was mysteriously found in a parcel from China is now in foster care recovering from its apparent ordeal. The SPCA says in a statement it's unclear how ...
May 03, 2023
Travelling Oilers fans scramble after switch of playoff game in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Edmonton Oilers season-ticket holders Rob and Lana Kinsey will incur an extra $4,000 in flight and hotel costs for themselves and their two sons and will miss a home playoff game because t...
May 03, 2023
Man dies after being put in chokehold on NYC subway
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who had been shouting at people aboard a New York City subway train died after fellow riders tackled him and one put him in a chokehold that lasted until his body went limp. Jord...
May 03, 2023
Shelter in place lifted for Grimshaw, Roma area as RCMP apprehended the suspect
UPDATE:Mounties are pleased to report that the suspect is in custody and the secure is liftedRCMP would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation.RCMP in Grimshaw is continuing an inve...
May 03, 2023
Man executed in Florida for woman’s 1986 stabbing death
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man was executed Wednesday for breaking into a woman's home and stabbing her to death in 1986, a crime that came months after he was released from prison for rape. Darryl...
May 03, 2023
Political parties need strong privacy rules, independent oversight, commissioner says
OTTAWA - The federal privacy commissioner says it would be a mistake to give political parties the ability to govern the way they manage Canadians' personal information. Changes proposed in the latest...
May 03, 2023
Oakdale's spirit adds sense of community to upcoming RBC Canadian Open
One of the biggest moments of Ben Silverman's golf career was thanks, in part, to the efforts of a member at Oakdale Golf and Country Club. Now he has an opportunity to return the favour by shedding a...
May 03, 2023