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Oilers concede first, again, in 4-1 loss to Blackhawks
EDMONTON - Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks came out flying with goals on their first two shots en route to a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Bran...
Feb 09, 2022

Canada faces some trade restrictions on poultry due to bird flu found in Nova Scotia
Canada's food safety watchdog says the discovery of avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Nova Scotia has resulted in international trade restrictions on some Canadian poultry products. The...
Feb 09, 2022

Report: Valieva tests positive for banned heart medication
BEIJING (AP) - Olympic favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the tea...
Feb 09, 2022

Report: Valieva tests positive for banned heart medication
BEIJING (AP) - Olympic favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the tea...
Feb 09, 2022

Medicine Hat residents, business speak on lifting of vaccine proof program
MEDICINE HAT, AB -- Communities across Alberta, along with businesses and agencies, are analyzing the impact of last night's announcement by the Premier about ending the Restrictions Exemption Program...
Feb 09, 2022

Local strip club owner says so-called 'dirty business' is closed for good
REDCLIFF, AB - Redcliff is losing some of its nightlife, with the closure of BB's Dollhouse. After 16 years of operation, the strip club has closed for good upon the loss of its insurance coverage. Ow...
Feb 09, 2022

School divisions getting ready for end of mask mandate for students
MEDICINE HAT, AB - All three local school divisions were busy on Wednesday planning for Feb. 14 when students are no longer required to wear masks in school and on the bus. Two superintendents have al...
Feb 09, 2022

Interior B.C. library adds radon detector kits to its borrowing options
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Residents in parts of British Columbia's southern Interior will only need a valid library card if they want access to a tool that could help make their homes safer. The Thompson-Nicol...
Feb 09, 2022

Experienced winger Fraser Aird makes third CPL stop, this time with Cavalry FC
Cavalry FC added experience and versatility on Wednesday by signing winger Fraser Aird. Calgary will be the third Canadian Premier League stop for the 27-year-old, who has also played for Valour FC an...
Feb 09, 2022

Barge grounded at Vancouver's English Bay in November storms to be disassembled
VANCOUVER - A barge that had been the subject of jokes and the star of many photos after becoming stuck on a popular Vancouver beach during a severe storm in November is on its way out. The City of Va...
Feb 09, 2022