Tag Archives: People
Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries
MONTREAL - Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years. Cardinal Thomas Collins praised the...
Dec 31, 2022
Andrea Skinner resigns as Hockey Canada's interim chair
Andrea Skinner has submitted her resignation as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.The embattled national sports organization confirmed Skinner's intention to resign both as chair...
Oct 09, 2022
Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...
Jul 01, 2022
Former Deputy Fire Chief Jack Van Rijn wins Mayors seat in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB. -- While line-ups at polling stations in Lethbridge pushed back the close of polls, results for Coaldale were posted shortly after 8:30, showing the town's new Mayor of is Jack Van Rijn....
Oct 18, 2021
Canadian special forces operating outside Kabul airport to help evacuees: officials
OTTAWA - Canadian officials say the military's special forces are operating outside the closed confines of Kabul's chaotic airport to get people on flights out of Afghanistan. The officials would not ...
Aug 23, 2021
Blood Tribe Police Commission confirms termination of Police Chief contract
BLOOD RESERVE, AB. -- The Blood Tribe Police Commission has issued a news release, that on August 4, the existing contract with Blood Tribe Police Chief Kyle Melting Tallow has been terminated.The Com...
Aug 09, 2021
Canadiens' star goalie Carey Price left unprotected for Kraken expansion draft
After backstopping the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final, Carey Price has been left unprotected for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft. Price could become the face of the NHL's 32nd franchis...
Jul 18, 2021
Olivia and Noah remain Alberta's most popular baby names
Olivia continued a record streak as the most popular baby girl's name in Alberta in 2020 while Noah remained in the top spot for baby boys.Alberta families welcomed 49,030 babies in 2020 - 25,160 boys...
Jun 29, 2021
‘You forget how tall you are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio
CALGARY, AB. -- Behind his face mask, sweat glistening on his forehead, Ryan Straschnitzki was smiling.The 22-year-old, paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior ho...
Jun 29, 2021
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99
LONDON - Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has die...
Apr 09, 2021