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Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin nearing return from knee injury
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Pittsburgh centre Evgeni Malkin could make his season debut on Tuesday night when the Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks. Coach Mike Sullivan said Monday that he anticipates the fo...
Jan 10, 2022

New RCMP app to help keep Albertans informed
REDCLIFF, AB - A new mobile app from the RCMP will help keep Albertans informed about what's happening in their communities and elsewhere in the province.Sgt. Al Rivard, acting Redcliff RCMP detachmen...
Jan 10, 2022

Back to school but with a few more restrictions
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Students and teachers returned to school in Medicine Hat today after an extended Christmas break.Despite concerns about rising cases and the highly contagious Omicron variant, super...
Jan 10, 2022

Quebec provincial police probe explosion in Saguenay that claimed two lives
SAGUENAY, Que. - Quebec provincial police say at least two people are dead after an explosion Monday in a home in Saguenay, about 250 kilometres north of Quebec City. Police say the explosion occurred...
Jan 10, 2022

Hospitalizations climb, province further limits PCR testing eligibility
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province jumped by nearly 27 per cent after Alberta recorded more than 6,000 new cases of COVID-19 for three straight days last week.There are now 635 Albertans in hos...
Jan 10, 2022

Without Ronaldo, Man United labours to FA Cup win over Villa
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United laboured to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to Scott McTominay's early goal on Mo...
Jan 10, 2022

WATCH: Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update
Coming up at 3:30 p.m.Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19.
Jan 10, 2022

'It's about the players': new coach Boudreau a welcome refresh for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Bruce Boudreau was less than 24 hours into his tenure as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks when the chants began. The Canucks were up big against the L.A. Kings and fans inside Rogers Ar...
Jan 10, 2022

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Health experts and government critics are calling on the prime minister and premiers to fix cracks in Canada's health system and improve surge capacity ...
Jan 10, 2022

Local animal rescues taking on the Betty White Challenge
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Tributes and condolences poured in for Betty White when she passed away on New Year's Eve, weeks before her 100th birthday.Animal rescues around the world are hopeful donations will...
Jan 10, 2022