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Can B.C.'s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?
The southern resident killer whale known as Tahlequah captured global sympathy in 2018 when she pushed the body of her dead calf for more than two weeks in waters off British Columbia's south coast. S...
Jul 25, 2024
Coolest temperatures in a month expected to bring respite in B.C. wildfire fight
Firefighters in British Columbia are expecting the warmer-than-usual weather to ease off today, fueling hope for more respite in their battle against more than 400 blazes. The BC Wildfire Service says...
Jul 25, 2024
Day one of the 2024 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, in photos
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede kicked off on Wednesday. LIVE: Latest from the 2024 StampedeHere's a snapshot of the day.The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede on July 24, 2024. Eli J. Ridd...
Jul 25, 2024
Chelsea salvages 2-2 tie with Wrexham in friendly at Levi’s Stadium
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Lesley Ugochukwu scored in the 82nd minute to help Chelsea salvage a 2-2 tie with Wrexham in a friendly match Wednesday night at Levi's Stadium. Ugochukwu rolled a shot from...
Jul 24, 2024
Brunetta has goal, assist to lead Liga MX All-Stars over MLS All-Stars 4-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza scored a minute apart in the second half, and Mexico's Liga MX All-Stars beat the Major League Soccer All-Stars 4-1 in the MLS All-Star Game on...
Jul 24, 2024
Jays sting Rays 6-3 with a four-run eighth inning
TORONTO - Back-to-back RBI singles with two out from Justin Turner and Daulton Varsho were enough to spark a four-run eighth inning and push the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 win against the Tampa Bay Ra...
Jul 24, 2024
Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper townsite
One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings.Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about...
Jul 24, 2024
Medicine Hat Stampede kicks off with new way to pay, heat measures
The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede got underway on Wednesday with its new midway payment system and preparations for temperature highs every day of the festival.Those who attend the Stampede are...
Jul 24, 2024
Former SEAC Tigers player, Oyen resident sent to Tri-City Americans in WHL trade
Grady Martin of Oyen, Alta., has been traded from the Prince Albert Raiders to the Tri-City Americans in a multi-player Western Hockey League trade on Wednesday.The 18-year old spent two seasons with ...
Jul 24, 2024
Biden to use Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race, begin to shape legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Insisting that "the defense of democracy is more important than any title," President Joe Biden on Wednesday will explain in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for r...
Jul 24, 2024