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Hockey is life: Ukrainian players determined to preserve sport during war with Russia
EDMONTON - Some Ukrainian hockey players practising on the ice in Western Canada say hockey is life. The Ukrainian men's national team has been in the Prairies preparing for the 2023 Winter World Univ...
Jan 03, 2023
Bedard, Canada set for world junior semifinal against U.S.: 'The biggest rivalry'
HALIFAX - Brandt Clarke was a month short of his sixth birthday. The moment, however, remains etched in his memory. John Tavares scored a dramatic hat trick for Canada against the United States in a w...
Jan 03, 2023
Province encouraging Albertans to have your say on modern, digital services
Albertans are being invited to share their opinions about their needs, expectations and priorities accessing online government services in an online survey.Whether managing benefits, finding affordabl...
Jan 03, 2023
Building permit values decreased in December
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in December, with 49 approved permits valued at $4.5 million, compared with 58 permits issued in December 2021 worth $6.5 milli...
Jan 03, 2023
B.C. becomes first province to require 3-day contract waiting period for homebuyers
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to require a three-day waiting period for buyers after they've signed an agreement to purchase a home. The new homebuyer protection...
Jan 03, 2023
Redblacks sign receiver/returner DeVonte Dedmon to two-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed receiver and return specialist DeVonte Dedmon to a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old rejoined the Redblacks during the 2022 season after pursuing a...
Jan 03, 2023
Town of Sylvan Lake seeking feedback on 2023 budget
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake are encouraging residents to participate in the budget process and learn more about how the budget impacts community membersLearn about the budgetRead our budget...
Jan 03, 2023
Slumping Toronto Raptors hope upcoming six-game homestand can turn season around
TORONTO - A day after Precious Achiuwa returned from injury, he lamented a couple of alley-oops thrown to him from Scottie Barnes. Achiuwa had 11 points and three blocks in an energetic 12 minutes in ...
Jan 03, 2023
The Outreach Centre's Regimental Dining In to celebrate 150 year anniversary of RCMP
In 2023, the RCMP will mark 150 years of service to the public and security of our country. To celebrate the occasion, officials with The Outreach Centre in Red Deer have announced that a Regimental D...
Jan 03, 2023
Wear something that shows who you are, says girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day
OTTAWA - For Isabella Kulak, marking National Ribbon Skirt Day means wearing clothing that represents who you are. Her decision to do so a little more than two years ago led Parliament to designate Ja...
Jan 03, 2023