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'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues
WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says Bell should be embarrassed by the terrible cellphone service the territory has been getting over the last several months. In a letter to Bell...
Jul 25, 2024
City launches grant to encourage inclusive sport opportunities
The City of Red Deer is introducing a new grant, the Collaboration in Sport Fund, to encourage local sport organizations to work together with social agencies to bring inclusive sports opportunities t...
Jul 25, 2024
78-year-old Red Deer County man dies in three-vehicle crash
RCMP confirm a Red Deer County man died in a three-vehicle collision that took place last Wednesday, July 17, just west of Red Deer.RCMP were notified just after 4:40 p.m. about the crash that took pl...
Jul 25, 2024
Hygiene item shortage at The Mustard Seed
For the first time in over 10 years, The Mustard Seed in Calgary is starting to experience supply shortages of several hygiene products."Typically, we would see a decrease in shelter guests in the sum...
Jul 25, 2024
Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hoping for a chance to stay in the game and pitch the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, Dylan Cease received some help from the man who threw the first. Cease was at 94 p...
Jul 25, 2024
Second of three accused in alleged auto theft ring, ordered to stand trial
The second of three people charged in relation to a series of alleged auto thefts in central Alberta has been ordered to stand trial. Quinn Richard Olson, 48, of Lacombe/Red Deer, was ordered to stand...
Jul 25, 2024
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
HOUSTON (AP) - The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who die...
Jul 25, 2024
American Lauren Coughlin takes early lead at CPKC Women's Open
CALGARY - American Lauren Coughlin credits her caddie, Terry McNamara, with helping keep her head in the game during the opening round of the 2024 CPKC Women's Open golf tournament. Coughlin shot a 4-...
Jul 25, 2024
Bradley confounds Toronto batters as Tampa Bay Rays blast Blue Jays 13-0
TORONTO - Taj Bradley pitched six shutout innings and allowed only two hits in the Tampa Bay Rays' 13-0 rout to take the rubber match in their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. On the ...
Jul 25, 2024
21st annual Centrefest returns to downtown Red Deer this weekend
Centrefest returns to Red Deer's downtown this weekend, July 27 & 28 for its 21st edition.The long-running free event brings together world class street performers for two afternoons of outstandin...
Jul 25, 2024