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Ko, non-winner Kemp share lead halfway through LPGA Tour's Founders Cup
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) - Two-time LPGA Tour player of the year Jin Young Ko shot her second straight 4-under 68 on Friday in the Founders Cup and shared the halfway lead with 37-year-old non-winner Sarah ...
May 12, 2023

Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Fr...
May 12, 2023

McDavid, Pastrnak, Tkachuk named Hart Trophy nominees
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak and Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy, given out annually to t...
May 12, 2023

Two northern spotted owls found dead in B.C. forest, in blow to release program
SPUZZUM, B.C. - Two northern spotted owls that had been released into a British Columbia forest last year have been found dead, potentially reducing the known wild population in the province to a sing...
May 12, 2023

Vancouver aims to turn attacking play in to consistent goals
VANCOUVER - After a lacklustre first half in their game against York United, the Vancouver Whitecaps are aiming to turn their attacking play in to consistency. The Whitecaps face off against the Portl...
May 12, 2023

Second crew from Lethbridge to assist in Brazeau County wildfire response
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local fire crews from Lethbridge continue to assist in the efforts to battle wildfires.On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, it was reported that a team of four firefighters from Lethbridge were b...
May 12, 2023

Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department temporarily closing
MILK RIVER, AB - Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will close starting on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. The ED will re-open at 5 p.m. on Frid...
May 12, 2023

Transparency International Canada paper outlines hopes for new financial crime agency
TORONTO - An anticorruption group says the Trudeau government's plan to create a new federal financial crime agency is positive, but it may be missing an opportunity to tackle corruption and securitie...
May 12, 2023

Suspension fallout: Oilers, Knights adjust to absence of top defencemen for Game 5
LAS VEGAS - The Edmonton Oilers chose their words carefully on the suspension front Friday while defenceman Brett Kulak prepared for an increase of playoff minutes in the absence of Darnell Nurse. The...
May 12, 2023

Alberta removing costs for wildfire evacuees who need replacement ID
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is waiving the fee for wildfire evacuees who need to replace their identification.Evacuees of the Alberta wildfires who lost or left behind their Alberta drive...
May 12, 2023