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NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9
EDMONTON - The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency. The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers on the clock and Alexis Lafr...
Sep 11, 2020
Alberta loosens rules for singing, wind instruments as long as precautions taken
EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says people can sing and play wind instruments indoors once again, provided COVID-19 precautions are in place. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says those activities were severely res...
Sep 11, 2020
Canadian Championship on the line as Montreal Impact face Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - A Canadian clash in Vancouver this weekend will have big implications for MLS teams on both sides of the field. The Vancouver Whitecaps (3-6-0) weathered a rough run of play after ret...
Sep 11, 2020
The Mustard Seed launches inaugural Camp At Home for Hope
Central Albertans are being invited to take part in a unique initiative aimed at creating some adventure at home while offering hope for those without one.On the weekend of Sept. 19-20, The Mustard Se...
Sep 11, 2020
RDC faculty and admin join 'Scholar Strike' against racial injustice
Staff and admin at Red Deer College threw their support behind a national social justice movement this week.Scholar Strike originated in the United States following a tweet by Dr. Anthea Butler addres...
Sep 11, 2020
Red Deer utility bills moving to fixed monthly dates
Red Deer's utility customers will see a shift toward more consistent billing as utility bill schedules move to fixed monthly schedules.Beginning in November 2020, utility bills will move to fixed mont...
Sep 11, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays get closer Ken Giles back from injured list
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles has been reinstated from the 45-day injured list and was active for Friday's home game against the New York Mets. Giles has been on the injured ...
Sep 11, 2020
Small concerts back on stage, Red Deer sheds another active COVID-19 case
Albertans can raise their voice in song and a small bit of celebration this weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced on Friday that vocal and wind instrument concerts can resume in Alberta.Public health g...
Sep 11, 2020
B.C. moves to end divisive old-growth forest policies, protects nine areas
HAZELTON, B.C. - The British Columbia government says it's taking a new and more all-encompassing approach to protecting the province's old-growth forests. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson says the gov...
Sep 11, 2020
RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious death at Sunchild First Nation
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred on the Sunchild First Nation.A home on the First Nation was destroyed by fire late Wednesday night. Fire investigators atte...
Sep 11, 2020