Author Archives:
Raanta, Teravainen help Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens in return
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Antti Raanta made 26 saves, Teuvo Teravainen scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes excelled on special teams in a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night....
Dec 30, 2021
Judge sides with law enforcement in pipeline protest suit
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A federal judge has sided with local law enforcement in a case brought by Dakota Access Pipeline demonstrators alleging excessive use of force by police at a protest site in Nort...
Dec 30, 2021
Dedicated Turtleford group takes part in Christmas Bird Count
A group of about 15 enthusiasts committed to participate in the Turtleford area Christmas Bird Count this year.Coordinator Brent Keen was pleased with the event held Dec. 28 but said he would have lik...
Dec 30, 2021
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn't wait to get back to work Thursday. He has even bigger plans for Sunday. Less than three hours after team officials activated the two-time All-Pro ...
Dec 30, 2021
No fans allowed at Canada's figure skating championships due to COVID-19 concerns
OTTAWA - Canada's figure skating championships will have no fans in attendance as the national sports organization adapts to surging COVID-19 numbers. Skate Canada says all purchased tickets for the e...
Dec 30, 2021
Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading in Yukon, territory says
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says an increase in COVID-19 cases with 34 new infections reported Thursday is a sign the Omicron variant is circulating in communities. The territory says the highly...
Dec 30, 2021
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols
The NBA postponed another game for virus-related reasons Thursday, raising the total to 11 pushed back so far this season while two more head coaches entered the league's health and safety protocols. ...
Dec 30, 2021
2 Colorado cities evacuated by wind-driven wildfire
DENVER (AP) - Thousands of residents in two communities near Denver were ordered to evacuate Thursday because of wind-fueled wildfire that engulfed parts of the area in smoky, orangish skies. The city...
Dec 30, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Quebec imposes COVID-19 nighttime curfew starting on New Year's Eve
MONTREAL - Quebec's government is imposing a nighttime curfew that will begin on New Year's Eve in an attempt to reduce the high transmission of COVID-19 across the province and ease pressure on the h...
Dec 30, 2021
Slovakian goalie calls world juniors 'a joke,' criticizes organizers, COVID protocols
RED DEER, Alta. - Slovakia's goaltender at the world junior hockey championship says that this year's tournament was "a joke."Simon Latkoczy criticized the event's organizers In a pair of Instagram po...
Dec 30, 2021