57 minutes ago Lindsey Vonn thinks her new titanium knee could start a trend in skiing. And pro sports in general

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — When Lindsey Vonn last raced on the World Cup circuit nearly six years ago, the constant pain in her knee left her in tears and led to retirement. Flash forward to Vonn’s comeback race on a titanium knee at age 40 last weekend, and the American skiing standout couldn’t have […]

Sport

89 minutes ago 'Break out the sunscreen and golf clubs': The great Calgary Christmas heat wave of 1999

Looking back to Christmas Eve in Calgary 25 years ago conjures up more-than-warm memories. That’s because our pretty little city on the Bow was experiencing a heat wave during the holiday season in 1999. The city hit a record December temperature of 17.6 degrees that day. Those mild temperatures continued for a few days, with […]

Culture

3 hours ago Stolen, missing or discarded: Nova Scotians dealing with parcel problems this Christmas

It might put a smile on the face of the Grinch, but Maritimers are not smiling about the rash of missing parcels this Christmas season. 

Culture

8 hours ago Canucks 4, Sharks 3: Christmas comes early as Elias Pettersson delivers presents

Pettersson scored twice in a span of 46 seconds for his first two-goal game of the season, but left the game early in the third period and didn't return

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10 hours ago Rodgers acknowledges Jets could release him after season as he contemplates future

Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating his playing future. The star quarterback knows if he returns to the field, it might be out of hands whether it’s with the New York Jets. The 41-year-old Rodgers said last week that he’ll take some time after this season, his 20th in the NFL, to determine what he wants […]

Transport

15 hours ago The Pros: Antonio Stranges shining; Nick Suzuki leading; Isaiah George rising

Some familiar names are making an impact in the pro hockey ranks at the mid-season point.

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16 hours ago Roughriders acquire Jake Maier’s rights from Stampeders for 2025 draft pick

Maier, 27, completed 357 of 494 passes for 3,841 yards with 22 TDs and 14 interceptions last season.

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25 hours ago 15 Christmas cartoons: The best holiday offerings from our editorial cartoonists

The holiday season is ripe with reasons to smile, including these timely offerings from our editorial cartoonists this month. Enjoy and happy holidays!     Want to see more holiday-themed editorial cartoonists? This link will take you to 17 Christmas cartoons from 2023. And, if you want to kick it old school, you might enjoy […]

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25 hours ago Twenty years of Calgary Christmas front pages: Singers, sparkling lights and lots of stained glass

Twenty years ago, Calgary Herald editors started a Christmas Eve practice. Rather than the front page of the last paper before Christmas being filled with news stories and photos, they decided to use the space to wish readers the best of the season and publish a large holiday photo. Several of those front pages during […]

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