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Oilers thrilled as Brown starting to contribute in big ways

Oilers thrilled as Brown starting to contribute in big ways

EDMONTON — It has taken a little longer for Connor Brown to make the kind of offensive impact that he would like with the Edmonton Oilers, but it seems to finally be coming to fruition.

Nazem Kadri scores tiebreaker in the 3rd period as the Flames beat the Canucks 3-1

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Nazem Kadri’s 14th goal of the season was the tiebreaking midway through the third period as the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Great night for the Connors in Oilers 4-1 win over Utah

Great night for the Connors in Oilers 4-1 win over Utah

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid and Connor Brown each recorded a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday.
Flames bring the heat in beating struggling Canucks 3-1

Flames bring the heat in beating struggling Canucks 3-1

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's 14th goal of the season snapped a 1-1 tie midway through the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday.

Nugent-Hopkins scores decisive goal, McDavid and Brown gets 2 assists each and Oilers top Utah 4-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period, Connor McDavid and Connor Brown each had a pair of assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacher

Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacher

CALGARY — A school division in southern Alberta says one of its teachers, who was a victim in a double homicide over the weekend, will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students.
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began. The result is seen and felt every day.
Man suspected of killing wife, father-in-law in Calgary found dead outside city

Man suspected of killing wife, father-in-law in Calgary found dead outside city

CALGARY — A man wanted in a double homicide in Calgary was found dead in an area outside the city, police said Monday. An emergency alert was issued in the afternoon for 38-year-old Benedict Kaminski, describing him as armed and dangerous.
New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

FREDERICTON — Motorists caught in New Brunswick for driving while impaired will face additional immediate consequences under new penalties that take effect Jan. 1.
RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

RCMP charge 18-year-old with second-degree murder in central Alberta

RED DEER, Alta. — Mounties in central Alberta have charged a man with second-degree murder. Officers responded to a call Saturday about a man on a street corner near downtown Red Deer suffering from injuries caused by a bladed weapon.