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Quarterback Marcus Crandell signs one-day contract to retire as a Calgary Stampeder

CALGARY — Marcus Crandell has signed a one-day contract with the Calgary Stampeders so the 51-year-old can officially retire a member of the club.

Jun 5, 2025 8:12 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the military to combat wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes.

Jun 5, 2025 5:12 PM Read more >

Alouettes enter CFL season with unfinished business: 'Get that revenge'

MONTREAL — Tyrice Beverette has some unfinished business after what transpired last year. The Montreal Alouettes star linebacker watched the Toronto Argonauts hoist their 19th Grey Cup to end last season.

Jun 5, 2025 2:34 PM Read more >

Alberta government walks back beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support business

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province's oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes.

Jun 5, 2025 2:07 PM Read more >

New-look Toronto Argonauts squad to kick off '25 season in Montreal

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts squad head coach Ryan Dinwiddie led to a 2024 Grey Cup win will be vastly different than the one tasked with defending the title. Toronto visits the Montreal Alouettes on Friday in the season opener for both teams.

Jun 5, 2025 12:55 PM Read more >

Kananaskis golf course getting ready for G7, possible Trump visit

KANANASKIS — Darren Robinson had some very important news to tell U.S. president George Bush and José María Aznar, the prime minister of Spain. The pro shop was open.

Jun 5, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to watch an Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup final game. Speaking to The Canadian Press in Washington, D.C.

Jun 5, 2025 12:36 PM Read more >

Full-strength Draisaitl steps up for Oilers in Game 1 of Cup final

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl gave all he had in last season's Stanley Cup final.

Jun 5, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Draisaitl nets OT winner, Oilers top Panthers 4-3 to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are off to a good start on their road to redemption.

Jun 5, 2025 4:09 AM Read more >

Oilers fans find a home in Calgary bars as Edmonton takes another shot at the Cup

CALGARY — About an hour before every Edmonton Oilers game for the next few weeks, Ernie Tsu plans to stroll down the street in Calgary for a cup of sake.

Jun 5, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >