Новости за 10.04.2016

Former justice minister Jonathan Denis says “the truth has prevailed” after he produced emails claiming his ex-wife retracted damaging allegations that he was abusive and used drugs. Denis’ troubled marital affairs received a public airing on the eve of last spring’s provincial election. A Court of Queen’s bench judge had lifted a publication ban on Denis’ dispute with […]

Near the end of Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi’s documentary, Wreck City: An Epilogue for 809, there is a scene of Calgary artist Suzen Green taking down her bright-pink installation at a soon-to-be demolished house in Sunnyside. The artwork is based on the obscure Newfoundland craft of weaving pillow tops using pom-poms. But in this particular scene,  she is […]

Last night Myles chose to insert some new music he hasn’t even recorded yet, and a bluegrass version of a track from his latest Here Now disc, It Don’t Matter.

EDMONTON — Energized delegates at the NDP convention in Edmonton decide today whether Leader Tom Mulcair will stay or go. After rousing speeches from Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and party elder Stephen Lewis on Saturday that presented divergent views on how the party should deal with climate change, the 1,700 delegates are expected to cast […]

She'll be at the festival this week popping Glosette raisins in a seat along the aisle.

BANFF — He’s commonly known as the Boss — and, according to research data, he lives up to his moniker. Grizzly bear No. 122, believed to be approximately 15 years old, is the largest, toughest and most dominant grizzly bear in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks. “His entire world revolves around food, and mating,” says Steve Michel, human/wildlife conflict specialist with Banff National […]

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Every NHL newbie sings a familiar tune before his first big-league outing — you know, the old lines about ‘just play my game’ and ‘stick with what got me here.’  Calgary Flames callup Pat Sieloff was no different. With a game-high three hits — that might not sound like much, but the stat-guys […]

Postmedia photographer Elizabeth Cameron headed down to Stampede Park to check out Aggie Days at the Agrium Western Event Centre. This free public event runs Saturday, April 9th through Sunday, April 10 from 8-4pm. Attendees can learn about sheep shearing, growing your own seeds, cow milking, and so much more at this annual family-friendly event.

Who said the Dark Side never wins? Dressed from head to toe in black jerseys with Darth Vader’s face on the front, the Calgary Roughnecks channelled all of the anger and aggressiveness of The Force into a 16-12 win against an overmatched Vancouver Stealth outfit wearing white. For much of the evening Saturday at the […]

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Oliver Kylington’s father and brother couldn’t have picked a better time for a Stockholm-to-Stockton visit. Even if a 3,000-km side-trip to St. Paul, Minn., wasn’t on the initial itinerary. With his proud pops, Borje, and kid brother Adrian visiting from Sweden, the smooth-skating teen was summoned by the Calgary Flames and […]

Curtis Dickson has scored prettier goals in his sleep. But the record books don’t care about pretty. With the Calgary Roughnecks superstar one goal away from a new franchise mark, Dickson set up shop on the right side of Vancouver Stealth goaltender Tyler Richards in the second quarter of Saturday’s pivotal West Division clash at […]