Author Archives:
Former Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe seeks to contest Canadian sanctions in Federal Court
OTTAWA - Former Haitian prime minister Laurent Lamothe is asking a judge to strike down sanctions Canada imposed on him over claims he supported gangs that have unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Hait...
Dec 22, 2022
Grande Prairie's Lawson earns cycling scholarship to American university
A Grande Prairie athlete has landed a cycling scholarship at Marian University located in Indianapolis.Mairen Lawson will be starting school in January.She says she was looking into various options an...
Dec 22, 2022
Province announces enhanced utility relief for consumers in January
The provincial government has announced that Alberta's natural gas rate remains stable, while electricity rebates and a price ceiling have helped shield Albertans from high utility prices this winter....
Dec 22, 2022
Yule wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom for 3rd time
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) - When it comes to the World Cup slalom on the steep and icy Canalone Miramonti course, Daniel Yule is a specialist. The Swiss skier won the night race for the third t...
Dec 22, 2022
Maple Leafs hang on for 4-3 victory over Flyers in weekday matinee
TORONTO - Power-play goals from Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner ignited the Toronto Maple Leafs late in the second period. They then survived a late-game scare to score a 4-3 win against the Philadelp...
Dec 22, 2022
Hockey Canada unveils 25-player roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
CALGARY - Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada's 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Two goalies, eight defencemen and 15 forwards were select...
Dec 22, 2022
AHS thanks donors for contributions to Toys for Tickets
Alberta Health Services would like to thank everyone who participated in their Toys for Tickets Campaign, which officially wrapped up last Friday, December 16. Sergio Roppo, Manager of Parking Operati...
Dec 22, 2022
No wagons at the Northern Spirit Light Show Thursday and Friday
Wagon rides at the Northern Spirit Light Show are canceled for Thursday, December 22, and Friday December 23, due to the cold weather.However, vehicles will still be able to drive thru the show.Hot ch...
Dec 22, 2022
Canada to spend $1.8B on rescue helicopter upgrades, nearly double original budget
OTTAWA - Canada is planning to spend $1.8 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters - nearly double what was originally budgeted. Defence Minister Anita Anand and Procurem...
Dec 22, 2022
Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup
TORONTO - Bayern Munich and Canadian men's national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons. Davies was instrumental in helping th...
Dec 22, 2022