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Jack McIlhargey remembered as one of most 'respected and loved' Canucks
VANCOUVER - Former Vancouver Canucks defenceman and coach Jack McIlhargey has died. The Canucks confirmed the death on Monday. The Edmonton native was 68. McIlhargey played 393 career games with the C...
Jul 20, 2020
Water Tower Grill closed due to COVID-19 exposure
LETHBRIDGE, AB- An employee at the Water Tower Grill in Lethbridge has come into contact with COVID-19, prompting the business to close until further notice.The Water Tower Grill reported the exposure...
Jul 20, 2020
Fears of bankruptcy, debt ease after COVID-19 shock
CALGARY, AB. -- Canadian consumers are more upbeat about their personal debt than they have been for three years, despite the recession brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, a poll has found.An onli...
Jul 20, 2020
Puck drop around the clock: NHL teams face varying game times in season reboot
CALGARY - The puck dropping at all hours when the NHL resumes would be strange if life weren't strange already, according to Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice. Game times when the 24-team qua...
Jul 20, 2020
34 COVID cases confirmed in South Zone this weekend, 12 for Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest report on COVID-19.The numbers released Monday include statistics for Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19.In that time, another 368 ca...
Jul 20, 2020
St. Louis couple charged for pulling guns at protest
St. Louis' top prosecutor told The Associated Press on Monday that she is charging a white husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest o...
Jul 20, 2020
Taber RCMP investigating fatal collision
TABER, AB - A 19-year-old woman from Nobleford died in a collision east of Taber on Friday, July 17.At approximately 6:50 am, emergency crews were called after a westbound car collided head-on with an...
Jul 20, 2020
Road Warriors: Jays wrap up camp ahead of 60-game regular season on the road
The Blue Jays closed up shop in Toronto on Monday to begin a most unusual road trip: a 60-game regular season that won't include a single visit to Rogers Centre. Players are packin...
Jul 20, 2020
UPDATE: Investigation into cause of deadly glacier bus crash in Alberta Rockies
COLUMBIA ICE FIELDS- The investigation into what caused the Ice Explorer to crash continues.The Jasper RCMP, along with the RCMP Collision Reconstructionist, Occupational Health and Safety, Parks Cana...
Jul 20, 2020
Nomination deadline extended for Environmental Stewardship Award
CALGARY, AB. -- Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has extended the 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) nomination deadline to July 31. The award showcases the work of provincial beef producers who a...
Jul 20, 2020