CFCW NEWS: Monday June 17th:

 

 

 

 

Edmonton police say two people died as a result of that fire at a highrise apartment building yesterday.

 

A 5-year old child and a man in his 40's had been rescued from the blaze at the Oak Tower building on 102nd avenue and 116th street----but died later in the hospital.

 

Several other people had to be treated for smoke inhalation.

 

The cause of the blaze is still being investigated.  (pic credit METRO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another city councillor is expected to join the race to become Edmonton's new mayor. Don Iveson has called a news conference for tomorrow during the noon hour, to announce his intentions for October's election. Councillor's Karen Leibovici and Kerry Diotte have already tossed their hats into the ring.

 

 

 

 

Camrose Mayor Marshall Chalmers wont be seeking another term this fall.  

He says his cancer has returned, and that he needs to undergo more treatments. 

Chalmers had been diagnosed with non Hodgkins-Lymphoma in 2007. 

 

 

  

Camrose RCMP continue to investigate a single vehicle rollover that claimed a life on the weekend. The crash happened on highway 854, northeast of the city, early yesterday. A male passenger in the vehicle was killed, and seriously injured two other passengers. The 22 year old driver wasn't hurt. (Photo by CBC)

 

 

 

The hunt continues for a couple of men who disappeared while canoeing on the Christina River last week.

 

They and two other men had gone out in two different canoes.

 

Two were found on an island on the river after they hadnt returned to their launching point....

 

But so far there's been no sign of the other men--and RCMP now say the effort has turned into a "probable recovery mission."

 

The missing men are from the Lac La Biche area.

 

 

 

 

No one was hurt, after fire destroyed the St Andrews Anglican Church in Morinville early yesterday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as the RCMP try to determine if arson was involved. Many who attend the church say they hope to rebuild. (CTV photo)

 

 

 

 

Police are investigating the discovery of human remains west of the capital. A resident of the Enoch Cree Nation discovered the remains and called police. An autopsy is planned for tomorrow and police hope to know the person's identity sometime later this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In sports:

 

Game 3 of the Stanley cup final goes tonight in Boston....the Bruins and the Blackhawks are tied at 1 game apiece.

 

In baseball, the Blue Jays extended their winning streak to 5 with a 7-2 win over Texas. North Central Alberta Baseball in Edmonton...the Indians swept the Athletics by scores of 4-0 and 9-7.

 

In golf.....Phil Mickelson was yet again a runner-up at the US Open, losing by two shots to Englishman Justin Rose. Lefty has been a runner up at the tournament 6 times.

 

At the NBA final, San Antonio beat Miami 114-104 to take a 3-2 lead back to Miami for game 6 tomorrow night.

 

 

 

 

(Stories from Sunday June 16th)

 

 

Emergency crews responded to a blaze in a high-rise apartment building located just west of downtown Edmonton late Sunday morning. The hot spot was two suites on the eighth floor. It's believed E-M-S crews have taken two individuals to hospital, one of which is believed to be a child.

That fire is at Oakwood Towers located near 102nd Avenue and 117th Street.

 

For the second time in 9-months Morinville has lost a church to fire. Calls of explosions being heard coming from the town's St. Andrews Anglican Church hit 9-1-1 operators around 2:20 this morning.Fire officials say once the flames penetrated the back wall of the building there was no holding them back. All fire-crews from Morinville and Legal could do is offer containment. Fire investigators will now sift through what's left of the structure looking for a cause.

Back in September an electrical fire destroyed the Morinville Baptist Church.

 

Grande Prairie Mounties got the gal they were after. Saturday police issued a news release saying that the death of 51-year-old Patrick Kearney was a homicide and that they were looking for 32-year-old Erin Walker.Well they caught up with Walker Saturday.

They're hoping she'll shed some light on what happened to Kearney, whose body was found on the outskirts of Grande Prairie early Wednesday morning.

 

As many as 60 people are stranded north of Fort McMurray after a bridge collapsed Saturday evening. Darby Allen, regional fire chief and director of emergency management in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo told the Edmonton Journal that crews are taking steps to reach the people located in the Richardson backcountry area, about 100 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. The north bank of the Firebag River Bridge washed out at about 5 Saturday afternoon.

It s not a full vehicle bridge, but it s used for people who are going to go out and do quading and camping.

 

The last remaining mandatory evacuation order for a Fort McMurray neighbourhood has been lifted to a voluntary evacuation order.As river levels fall, as many as 121 people from the Ptarmigan Trailer Court could return to their homes Sunday. Sixty-nine units at the Ptarmigan Court Trailer Park received mandatory evacuation notices June 11.

On Saturday, a mandatory evacuation order was lifted for as many as 360 people in the Grayling Terrace and Draper Road communities.

 

Plains Midstream Canada has shut down its Kemp natural gas pipeline after a leak northwest of Manning. The company says a liquid from gas or vapor condensation spilled.But it can't say just how much escaped or what caused it.

Plains Midstream says the system is about 80-kilometres long and transports natural gas liquid byproducts of processed natural gas.

 

In sports -

 

The axe fell at the Eskimos training camp Sunday morning, as they whittle ddown to the required 65-player limit. Here's the list - wide-receivers - non-import Ismael Ba-ma-ga and imports Dobson Collins and Owen Spencer - import offensive lineman Johhny Culbreath - import defensive line Jorge Wright and import defensive backs Carry Harris and Otis Merrill.

 

 

The Toronto Blue Jays had a chance to make history Sunday when they go for a sweep over the Rangers in Arlington, Texas. No team has swept the Rangers over four games at Texas in the 36-year history of the franchise. It would also mark Toronto's fifth straight win.

 

 

It's second best against second worst as the Carolina RailHawks tangle with F-C Edmonton in North American Soccer League action. That game is at Clarke Stadium and starts just after two.

 

 

It will be one of the rigs guided by Gary Gorst, Rick Fraser or Colt Cosgrave that will take home all the chuck-wagon racing loot from the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede.

 

The Stanley Cup Final series is deadlocked at 1 after Boston's Daniel Paille scored in overtime to give the Bruins a 2-1 win over Chicago.

 

The Oilers and Oil Kings issued press releases Saturday offering condolences to the family of Kristians Pelss after the young man's death in his native Latvia. The 20-year-old who went missing Tuesday is believed to have drowned in a river near his home in Riga.

 

 

STORIES FROM SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH:

 

 

The Mounties say, the results of an autopsy done on the body of a man found dead early Wednesday outside the city limits of Grande Prairie confirm it is a case of homicide.

Police won't say exactly how 51-year-old Patrick Kearney of Grande Prairie died.

They do say a bike was found at the scene but don't think he was hit by a vehicle.

Police would really like to talk 32-year-old Erin Walker of the Grande Prairie area, saying she could probably shed some light on what happened.

 

 

 

Alberta Emergency Alert has downgraded the flood watch for the Hangingstone River to a high streamflow advisory.

A flood watch is still in effect for the Clearwater River and its tributaries, with flooding and erosion being reported where the Clearwater joins the Hangingstone River.

According to the Alberta Emergency Alert website, conditions are still being closely monitored in the area, as an additional 10 to 20 millimetres of rain is forecast for this weekend.

Over 400 people remain out of their homes in several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods where flooding due to erosion along the Hangingstone River was thought to be a concern.

 

 

 

Multiple Latvian news agencies are reporting that State Police have confirmed the body of Edmonton Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss has been recovered.

Reports say Pelss s body was found in the Daugava River late Friday night.

Pelss disappeared Tuesday, and local media reported that the 20-year-old hockey player jumped off a bridge in his home town of Riga.

Pelss arrived home in Riga on Monday after playing last season with Edmonton s top minor-league team, the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL.

 

Marc Douglas of Apache Canada Limited says 160 workers backed up by specialized equipment are cleaning up the 42-hectare site near Zama City.

Residents of the region have said all vegetation in the spill area, from grass to trees, is dead.

 

 

In sports -

 

It's a day of assessment for the Edmonton Eskimos after their 31-24 pre-season loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The coaching staff will look at the performances of the players on the field, team doctors will take a closer look at rookie tailback Tavoy Moore and quarterback Matt Nichols to access their lower-body injuries. There was one other game, it was in Calgary where the B-C Lions beat the Calgary Stampeders 29-27.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Telus Field the Edmonton Prospects of the Western Major Baseball League lost 7-3 to the Swift Current Indians.

 

 

In the North Central Alberta Baseball League the Stony Plain Mets doubled the Westlock Red Lions 6-3. For the Red Lions that was their first loss of the season.

 

 

 

 

Here's what's going on in the chuck-wagon racing at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. The fastest rig in Day 2 racing was driven by Gary Gorst. At the top of the Aggregate Standings Gary Gorst, he's just over a half-second quicker than Kurt Bensmiller and second up on Rick Fraser.

 

 

STORIES FROM FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three people were hurt in a collision in Strathcona County this afternoon.

 

RCMP say it happened on Highway 14--between Range Road 213 and 214..

 

A 48 year old woman and 27 year old woman were taken to the hospital by ground ambulance---while a 68 year old woman had to be transferred by STARS air ambulance.

 

A baby girl wasnt really hurt----but WAS taken to hospital as a precaution.

 

Police say it was a two vehicle collision--and that one of them had crossed the path of the other.

 

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

 

Premier Alison Redford is in Fort McMurray this afternoon---to get a firsthand look at the flooding .

 

More than 4-hundred people have been evacuated from their homes because of the danger from the nearby Hangingstone River.

 

People are working hard filling sandbags--in the hope of keeping some of the water at bay.

 

The good news is that some of the water is beginning to recede. (pic credit-CTV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A woman who refers to herself as "an old nurse who's passionate about healthcare" was unveiled as the new administrator for Alberta Health Services today.

 

Janet Davidson says she believes healthcare is a people business---a relationship between someone who's going to get care---and the person who's going to provide that care.

 

Davidson says Alberta is a leader in many aspects of healthcare, but says there's always room for improvement.

 

In the meantime, Health Minister Fred Horne says he wants a quick resolution to the fight over bonus payments to health executives.

 

He says its a legal quagmire, because the board he fired--managed to pass the bonus matter before they were sent packing.

 

He says he's asked his new administrator to look into the matter.

 

Janet Davidson says she'll have a comment AFTER she takes a look at the matter.

 

 

 

 

The Premiers of Alberta and BC say they're going to "work together" for the benefit of the provinces' residents.

 

Alison Redford and Christy Clark were meeting together on areas of common interest--including economic growth and job creation.

 

Getting more specific, they say they agreed on the need for "responsible energy development" in both provinces--and plan to team up to make sure skills training and immigration policies fully address the needs of the people.

 

 

 

 

 

Four men have been charged in connection with several robberies at a Stony Plain apartment building that had been badly hit by fire last month.

 

Residents of the Sonora Apartments had been forced from their homes by the fire----and when they were finally allowed to go back in late May to check their suites---they told police numerous electronics, computers, cellphones and gaming systems had been stolen.

 

And several items had already been sold online.

 

RCMP say if you notice anything that belongs to you----please contact them.

The four men who've been charged--will be in court July 31st.

 

19 year old Daniel Girard of Stony Plain has been charged with break and enter, possession of stolen property, and failing to comply with a probation order.

18 year old Brandon Stewart and 18 year old  Raymond Krushinsky both from Stony Plain, have been charged with break and enter. 

18 year old Jesse Coulson of Parkland County was charged with break and enter.

 

 

 

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Edmonton police have released the name of a senior found dead in his apartment suite Wednesday. The death of 67 year old Lawrence Semeniuk is being treated as a homicide. Police are still waiting for toxicology test results.

He lived Norwood Golden Manor at 117th avenue and 95th street.

(photo credit Edmonton Journal)

 

 

 

 

Edmonton police continue to investigate a home invasion from last night.

 

Police were told a group of men forced their way into a townhouse on 138th avenue and 66th street---assaulting the people inside before running off.

 

A pitbull was also injured--and taken to the Emergency Vet Clinic for treatment.

 

So far no one's been arrested--but police say the incident doesnt appear random.

 

 

 

Red Deer RCMP are hoping to find the owners of a couple of horses found wandering a back alley in that city .

 

The animals were discovered in the Lancaster Area on June 9th.

 

They're in good health and currently being cared for.

 

You're asked to call RCMP if you know whose horses they are.

 

  

 

 

The search continues for a couple of canoeists who disappeared on the Christina River on Wednesday.

 

Four men had gone out in two different canoes----but only two of the men were found--on and island on the river.

 

A 66 year old and 58 year od man from the Lac La Biche area--are still missing.

 

 

 

 

Good news if you had to find another route while work was being done on the Rossdale Road Bridge in Edmonton.

 

Officials say its going to be open again tomorrow---a week ahead of schedule.

 

It had been shut down in April so crews could install a new concrete overlay, plus new curb and gutter, paving and guardrails.

 

 

 

 

If you were planning to do some camping in the MD of Bonnyville--be careful on the roads.

 

Officials say because of all the rain they've had, and because there's more in the forecast---its recommended motorists stay off Range Road 475 into Wolf Lake Campground.

 

Those who head to that area----are doing so at their own risk.

 

 

 

 

  

 

A change in the forecast is being welcomed by water logged residents of Fort Mac. Instead of a general rain, Environment Canada is now calling for showers for part of this weekend in that region. That's the first bit of good news for the hundreds of people forced to evacuate their homes this week, because of rising river levels.

 

 

 

The Eskimos will be heading north in 2015. The club will play an exhibition game against the Riders in Fort McMurray that year when the FIFA women's world cup takes over Commonwealth Stadium. The Eskimos will hold their training camp at a new stadium (pictured above) which is currently under construction in Fort McMurray.

 

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STORIES FROM THURSDAY JUNE 13TH:

 

 

 

170 calls came into the city of Edmonton Wednesday during that big storm.

 

Officials say a good chunk of them were about manhole covers that had blown--and flooding on the roads...

 

Despite that, they're pretty happy with the drainage system---especially when you consider the volume of rain that fell in a short time.

 

 

 

Fresh from the success of securing increased federal funding for cities in her role as past-president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, councillor Karen Leibovici has launched her mayoral campaign. She says her sights are now set on another level of government.

 

"We need to work with the provincial government at this point in time with regards to what is considered a fair-share."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCMP are searching for two men, who disappeared during a canoe trip on the Christina River Wednesday.

 

Four men had gone out in two canoes.

 

A 67-year old and 59-year old man from the Lac La Biche area were found on an island on the river and were airlifted to safety by a military helicopter...

 

But there's been no sign yet of a 66 year old and 58-year old man--also from the Lac La Biche area.

 

Mounties say the rivers in Wood Buffalo are dangerous right now because of the high and fast-flowing waters.

 

 

 

 

Edmonton Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss is missing, after reportedly jumping off a bridge into a river in his native Latvia.

 

According to a Latvian news agency---his clothes were found at the scene, but there's been no sign of him.

 

He played with the Oil Kings--and signed an entry-level contract with the Oilers last year.

 

 

 

 

 

Its World Blood Donor Day today

 

Canadian Blood Services in Edmonton is asking that people call 1-888-2-DONATE and set up an appointment to give blood.

 

Cassandra DeLuca with the OneMatch Stemcell and Marrow Network says they'll be recruiting potential donors for their program as well.

 

It helps blood and bone cancer patients and those with blood borne illnesses and deficiencies.

 

The OneMatch "swab drive" runs from 9:30am til 12:30pm at the blood donor clinic

in Edmonton.

 

Head to blood.ca for more information.

 

 

IN SPORTS....

 

Matt Nichols will get the start for the Eskimos tonight as they host the Riders in their first pre-season game. Also tonight, BC plays at Calgary. Last night, Hamilton outscored the Alouettes 33-26.

 

In baseball, the Jays beat Texas 3-1. In powerline baseball, the Camrose Roadrunners outscored Beamount 9-8, and Ryley edged Holden 4-3.

 

In the NBA final, Miami beat San Antonio 109-93 to even that series at 2 apiece.

 

and Phil Mickelson has the clubhouse lead as day two begins at the US Open near Philadelphia.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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STORIES FROM WEDNESDAY JUNE 12TH:

 

 

(pic credit: Troy Monea in Pigeon Lake---taken from his seeder)

 

(photo credit Cameron Boyle-taken in Cloverbar Road in Sherwood Park)

 

 

 

 

A standoff that lasted most of Wednesday in Two Hills has ended peacefully.

Early today, the owner of a restaurant across the street from the Junction Inn reported hearing gunfire. The area was sealed off.  This afternoon,  RCMP report the suspect came out of his hotel room unarmed and surrendered without incident. There was no one else in the room with him.  

(photo credit Two Hills Chronicle)

 

 

Edmonton police have charged two men with aggravated assault, in connection with a stabbing at the Coliseum LRT station last Sunday.

 

A man had been seriously injured in the attack....

 

A couple of days after police had released photos of the suspects---a woman walked into the Hobbema RCMP detachment with her two sons...

 

The suspects are now in the custody of Edmonton police.

 

Jesse and Waylon Shortneck are facing charges.

 

 

 

 

Looks like the Health Minister finally had enough.

 

After being directly defied by the Alberta Health Services board Tuesday when they voted to give bonuses to executives, even after Fred Horne told them not to----he gave them their walking papers on Wednesday.

 

Horne says he made the decision based on what the board did yesterday, and given the fact it "raised questions" about their being able to work with the government.

 

Janet Davidson--a former nurse and now health official, has been appointed to act in place of the board.

 

 

 

 

Volunteers are busy trying to keep floodwaters at bay in Fort McMurray.

 

Some parts of the city have been swamped, thanks to all the rain thats hit since last week....and more storms are forecast for the region today.

 

And the Hangingstone River is dangerous----so high and fast-flowing that the banks and even nearby roads are eroding.

 

Several homes have been evacuated--and there's a boil-water advisory for some parts of the city.

 

 

 

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Stories from Tuesday, June 11th

 

 

 

Some areas of Fort McMurray have been evacuated because of flooding from those heavy rains in northern Alberta this past weekend....and now a local of emergency has also been declared in the County of Wood Buffalo.

 

Waterways Ptarmigan Trailer Park and Grayling Terrace have been affected so far.

 

The area has been swamped by water from the Hangingstone River.

 

Some streets have also been affected.   RCMP and Fire officials say they'll keep people advised if things change----but are asking everyone to stay away from the Hangingstone River.   Its at a "record high". 

 

-A boil water advisory has been issued for the Waterways and Draper neighbourhoods of Fort McMurray thanks to flooding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There's a protest going on at the southside office of United Protection Services.

 

Guards gathered at the office on 59th avenue and 83rd street this morning, after hearing they werent going to be paid.

 

The company claims it doesnt have the money or resources to pay its debts--and last week claimed insolvency protection.

 

The private security firm has been around since 1985.

 

 

 

Calgary's tallest building was evacuated on Tuesday, after a suspicious man was spotted in several different locations, making bizarre comments, including veiled threats about terrorists. The Bow was cleared floor by floor, and when security tried to deal with the man, he slipped away.

 

 

 

Many people in the US are hoping the forecasters are wrong. Meteorologists are warning that a gigantic line of thunderstorms is likely to threaten one in five Americans today. The storm system is stretching from Iowa to Maryland, and could produce tornadoes...and something called a derecho....that's where several smaller storms combined to form a single powerful thunderhead.

 

In Sports....

 

 

The Stanley cup final begins tonight in Chicago as the Blackhawks host the Bruins. It's the first original 6 final series since 1979.

 

The CFL pre-season starts tonight with Toronto at Winnipeg. The Eskimos, who have just one practice this morning, will host the Roughriders on Friday night.

 

In baseball, the Blue Jays edged the White Sox 7-5 in 10 innings. North Central league, the Camrose Axemen shutout Stony Plain 16-0...and in the powerline league, the Camrose Roadrunners beat Armena 4-2.

 

 

 

 

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STORIES FROM MONDAY--JUNE 1OTH

 

 

 

As expected, the Oilers have named Dallas Eakins as their new head coach.

 

He's the 4th coach in the past five seasons.

 

GM Craig McTavish says Eakins spent the past four seasons with the AHL's Toronto Marlies--reaching the Calder Cup final last year--and says Eakins has great interpersonal skills and relates well to young players.

 

 

 

 

Police are telling an online activist group to let the professionals handle investigations into child luring on the internet. The group "Anonymous" has released a youtube video providing the identities of two Edmonton men it accuses of trolling the internet for young victims. Bob Andrews, is the officer in charge of ALERT's 'Internet Child  Exploitation" unit.

 

"Obviously it hampers investigations when things are done by amateurs. It will affect our potential success."

 

 

 

Andrews says police have tried to contact "Anonymous" but have not gotten any response. The group threatens to release more names unless police take action on their information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton police are hoping the public can help them find a couple of suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing Sunday.

 

Police were called to the Stadium LRT station--where a man had been attacked.

 

Police are looking for two suspects believed to be in their late teens or early 20's.

 

 

 

RCMP have captured one-half of a couple wanted on outstanding warrants.

 

The notice had been sent out last Friday----as a man and woman were wanted for attempted murder, unlawful confinement and robbery in central Alberta.

 

Early this morning--Andrew Waunch was arrested...

 

Police are still looking for Ashley Chambers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bit of good news for people heading north.

 

RCMP now say Highway 63 has been re-opened in all directions---and while water and debris has been cleared, motorists are asked to drive with caution.

 

There had been flooding about 30km south of Fort McMurray as a result of heavy rain this past weekend.

 

 

And light traffic is now being allowed over a bridge on highway 811, after it was shut down on Monday.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nearly 2000 cyclists set a new fund raising record on the weekend for any MS bike tour in the country. The cyclists, travelling from Nisku to Camrose and back raised 2 million dollars for MS research and programs that help people with Multiple Sclerosis.

 

 

Flooding continues to wreak havoc on parts of Europe. Thousands of home along Germany's Elbe River were evacuated today as the rising water levels threatens to break through protective levees and flood several communities. Flooding in Europe this spring has already killed 22 people.

 

In Sports...

 

Dallas Akins became the Edmonton Oilers 12th head coach yesterday. The 46 year old has spent 8 seasons in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, including the last 4 years as head coach of the Marlies.

 

The Stanley Cup final begins in Chicago tomorrow night, as the Blackhawks play host to the Bruins.

 

In baseball, the White Sox outscored the Jays 10-6.

Powerline baseball tonight...the Camrose Roadrunners are at Armena....Beaumont plays at Leduc and Ryley is hosting Bardo.

 

 

 Stories from Monday June 10th

 

 

 

Folks in St. Paul are being reminded to watch out for bears. Last week, a young black bear wandered into town and was attempting to climb trees and enter several yards. A wildlife spokesman says if you see a wild animal, call fish and wildlife, or the RCMP.

 

 

 

 

Longtime Edmonton broadcaster, John Berry, died on Sunday. He had been battling cancer for sometime now. Berry was a jack of all trades when it came to broadcasting, doing everything from weather reports to cooking segments. No word yet on funeral arrangements.

 

 

 

 

The Prime Minister's office is down playing any suggestion, Stephen Harper will sign a free trade deal with the EU, while he's at the G-8 summit later this week. If approved, such a trade deal would open new doors to Canadian products, especially agriculture products from the prairies.

 

 

 

 

 

The South African government says the condition of former President Nelson Mandela is unchanged.  The 94 year old Mandela is suffering from a recurring lung infection.

 

 

 

 

 

Despite billions of dollars in aid pledged by countries around the world, Haiti is in worse shape now, than before a devastating earthquake 3 years ago.  It's estimated that more than 7 million people in that country are not getting enough to eat.

 

In Sports....

 

The Edmonton Oilers have a news conference set for today, where its expected Dallas Eakins will be formally introduced as the team's new head coach.....this after Ralph Kroeger was fired on the weekend, after only one season behind the bench.

 

The Stanley cup final begins Wednesday night in Chicago as the Hawks face the Boston Bruins.

 

In baseball, the Jays lost 6-4 to the visiting Texas Rangers.

 

and in the NBA final, Miami beat San Antonio 103-84 to even that series at 1 win apiece.