March 19th, 2024

Provincial News

Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons.

By The Associated Press on March 18th, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Capitals beat the Flames 5-2. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second period as Washington won its third straight game. He joined Gordie Howe ... Read More »

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Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

By The Associated Press on March 18th, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second period as Washington won its third straight ... Read More »

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Ovechkin becomes 3rd NHL player with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons in win over Flames

By The Associated Press on March 18th, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second period as Washington won its third straight ... Read More »

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‘Motel medicine’: Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press on March 18th, 2024

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food. “I was very concerned when I heard about this situation and I did talk to Alberta Health Services,” Adriana LaGrange told the ... Read More »

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Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT

By The Associated Press on March 16th, 2024

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Artturi Lehkonen scored with one second remaining in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Nathan MacKinnon sent the puck across to a hard-charging Lehkonen, who scored his 12th of the season. With the assist, MacKinnon extended ... Read More »

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Calgary standoff: Some residents allowed home, police say public safety threat over

By Bill Graveland and Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

CALGARY – Some residents of an east Calgary neighbourhood who had to stay away for more than 24 hours because of an armed standoff have been allowed to return home. Police said late Friday that there was “no longer a threat to public safety” in Penbrooke Meadows, though officers would be remaining in the area ... Read More »

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Field of six finalized in Alberta NDP leadership race

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

EDMONTON – The field of candidates looking to replace Rachel Notley as leader of the Alberta NDP has been finalized. The deadline to register as a candidate has passed, and six people have met the nomination requirements. Legislature members Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Kathleen Ganley, Sarah Hoffman and Rakhi Pancholi are in the running. Also in ... Read More »

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‘Actively shooting’: Residents told to seek shelter as Calgary standoff continues

By Bill Graveland and Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

CALGARY – An armed standoff at a home in east Calgary passed the 24-hour mark Friday with the suspect inside continuing to fire rounds at police while more area residents were directed to leave for their safety. The standoff also continued to compromise commuter traffic, forcing the partial shutdown of a key cross-town thoroughfare for ... Read More »

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Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

CALGARY – A Calgary teenager arrested over alleged terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites is to face a two-day peace bond hearing in late October. The 16-year-old was the fourth Calgarian – and third teen – to be arrested after the RCMP began a national security investigation last June. Police allege the ... Read More »

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Bail hearing delayed for man facing terrorism charges in Edmonton City Hall shooting

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

EDMONTON – A man facing terrorism charges after an armed attack on Edmonton City Hall in January will have to wait a while longer before being able to seek bail. Bezhani Sarvar, 28, has been charged with counselling commission of a terrorism offence and possession of property for terrorist purposes. Police have said a heavily ... Read More »

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Residents told to seek shelter, thoroughfare closed as Calgary standoff continues

By The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2024

CALGARY – Part of a major thoroughfare remains closed and residents of an east-end Calgary neighbourhood are being told to stay away as a standoff stretches into its second day. Tactical officers were executing a search warrant a home in the Penbrooke Meadows neighbourhood at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday when police say someone shot at ... Read More »

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