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Toronto Blue Jays close out disappointing season with 3-1 loss to Miami Marlins
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays closed out a disappointing season Sunday afternoon with a 3-1 loss to the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre. Marlins starter Ryan Weathers allowed one run and three hits o...
Sep 29, 2024

Arrest made in central Alberta homicide
An arrest has been made in connection with a central Alberta murder earlier this year. 24-year-old Chervaine Saddleback, a resident of Maskwacis, AB, was arrested by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) o...
Sep 29, 2024

City of Lacombe celebrates grand opening of $10.8 million Operations Facility
Lacombe city council held a grand opening celebration recently, recognizing the completion of a $10.8 million Operations Facility in the Len Thompson Industrial Park. City staff have now relocated fro...
Sep 29, 2024

United States wins 10th consecutive Presidents Cup with five matches still underway
L'LE-BIZARD-SAINTE-GENEVIVE, Que. - South Korea's Si Woo Kim missed a birdie putt on No. 18 and lost his match to Keegan Bradley as the United States clinched another win over the International team a...
Sep 29, 2024

Sigurdson spotlighting Alberta’s agri-foods in Mexico
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson is promoting Alberta's world-class agriculture industry and agri-food products during a trade mission to Mexico.Provincial officials say Alberta's a...
Sep 29, 2024

Flames sign forward Andrew Basha tothree-year entry-level contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andrew Basha to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deal has an average annual value of US$897,500 at the NHL level. ...
Sep 29, 2024

Recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2025 spring, summer & fall bookings
Applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer's recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming spring, summer & fall 2025 season.Community associations, sport pa...
Sep 29, 2024

Chinook’s Edge launches video land acknowledgment in preparation for Truth and Reconciliation Day
On September 30, Chinook's Edge schools will be closed in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day. During the week ahead, and in the days leading up to that day, educators will take time to help st...
Sep 29, 2024

Alberta government striving to enhance early detection of cervical cancer
Alberta's government says it is piloting a project that will allow Albertans to screen themselves for cervical cancer using a take-home kit.Provincial officials acknowledge, early detection of cancer ...
Sep 29, 2024

Biden says he'll speak with Israeli leader, vowing all-out war in the Middle East must be avoided
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday he would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and believes that an all-out war in the Middle East must be avoided. "I...
Sep 29, 2024