Prayers for a family

The deaths of a Red Deer couple who left behind five children have spawned an outpouring of grief on a social networking site memorial page Monday. Within hours hundreds had joined a Facebook page for Brad and Krista Howe, who were killed early Sunday when their small car was hit by... more

Coyotes rout sputtering Oilers 6-1

Coyotes 6 Oilers 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dave Tippett has pushed all the right buttons in his first season as the coach of the once-lowly Phoenix Coyotes. On Monday night, he switched Matthew Lombardi from centre to right wing. The result was... more

• Now, to break the Olympic gold jinx
• Anxiety and anticipation in the air as Whistler prepares for Winter Olympics
• $1-million city commitment spurs Curling Centre renovation

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Big band legend to carry torch before Olympic opening ceremony

VANCOUVER — He’s played with Bing Crosby and hung out with Frank Sinatra, gave Michael Buble his first paying gig and hobnobbed with Lena Horne. But legendary Vancouver big band leader Dal Richards says he’s overwhelmed that he’ll carry the Olympic... more

• Novelist explores immigrant experience in his new book
• Dear John bumps Avatar with $32.4M debut
• What you’re wishing for

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It’s never too late to get in shape, keep healthy

DEER LAKE, N.L. — Harry Osmond expertly pulls himself up to the ceiling of the fitness centre. He does his repetitions and finishes hardly out of breath. Osmond is 72 years old and loves every crunch, pump and pull of his... more

• Valentine’s Day party love at first sight
• Reality show Jersey Shore becomes style inspiration
• Fashion insiders answer call to help Haiti

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Tories can’t be trusted to safeguard health care

In regard to heath care, the government of Alberta, under the leadership of Premier Ed Stelmach and Health Minister Ron Liepert, could never be accused of being weak in resolve. Through the Romanow Commission, the recommendation of the Mazankowski Report and... more > more