Author Archives:

Alberta wildfire season officially underway
EDMONTON, AB - The wildfire season in Alberta has officially begun.The provincial government said the early start is ahead by about one month from other jurisdictions, with research showing that wildf...
Mar 02, 2020 The Alberta wildfire season runs until October 31, 2020 (Photo courtesy the Government of Alberta)

Redcliff man facing counterfeit currency charges
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat police have charged a Redcliff man with multiple counterfeit money offences following an investigation.Austin Lane, 24, has been charged with possession of counterfeit ...
Mar 02, 2020 Medicine Hat police

Generals survive in overtime; game six in Medicine Hat tonight
MEDICINE HAT - The Medicine Hat Cubs get another chance to advance into the third round of the Heritage Junior B Hockey League playoffs, as they host the Cochrane Generals tonight in game six of their...
Mar 02, 2020 Medicine Hat Cubs

Canadians Abel and Citrini-Beaulieu win diving gold at FINA World Series
MONTREAL - A year after finishing in second place, Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu upgraded themselves to gold on Friday at the FINA Diving World Series. They captured ...
Mar 01, 2020

McEwen takes Brier wild-card berth with win over Howard in play-in game
KINGSTON, Ont. - Mike McEwen made the original suggestion to Curling Canada a few years ago to add a wild-card entry to the field at the national championships. The play-in game ha...
Mar 01, 2020

Raptors drop 99-96 loss to Charlotte, spoiling solid return of Norm Powell
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have managed to win through a litany of injuries this season. But on Friday night, the key absences caught up with them. Terry Rozier scored 18 points and the g...
Mar 01, 2020

Toronto's Justyn Knight sets Canadian indoor record in men's 1,500 metres
BOSTON - Toronto's Justyn Knight set a new Canadian indoor record in the men's 1,500 metres on Friday at the Boston University Last Chance meet. Knight won gold in three minutes 36.13 seconds, easily ...
Mar 01, 2020

Romo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contract
Tony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension. CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed to a long-term contract. The...
Mar 01, 2020

Canada's Fernandez makes Mexican Open final with 6-3, 6-3 semi win over Zarazua
ACAPLUCO, Mexico - Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez advanced to the final of the Mexican Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Renata Zarazua on Friday night. The 17-year-old Fernandez from Laval, Que., will p...
Mar 01, 2020

Canadian speedskater Dubreuil captures silver at world sprint championships
HAMAR, Norway - Canada's Laurent Dubreuil captured a silver medal at the ISU world sprint and allround speedskating championships on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Levis, Que., earned second-place res...
Mar 01, 2020