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Innisfail RCMP arrest youth for arson
RCMP in Innisfail have arrested a 16-year-old male for allegedly setting fire to his own home.It was just before 11 a.m. on Dec. 21, police say, when RCMP received a report of a structure fire on 53 A...
Dec 22, 2022
Red Deer RCMP release alleged sexual assault details hoping other victims come forward
Red Deer RCMP are releasing details of an alleged sexual assault in hopes that more victims will come forward.It was Feb. 23, 2022, police say, when they received a report of a sexual assault involvin...
Dec 22, 2022
Yule wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom for 3rd time
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) - When it comes to the World Cup slalom on the steep and icy Canalone Miramonti course, Daniel Yule is a specialist. The Swiss skier won the night race for the third t...
Dec 22, 2022
Maple Leafs hang on for 4-3 victory over Flyers in weekday matinee
TORONTO - Power-play goals from Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner ignited the Toronto Maple Leafs late in the second period. They then survived a late-game scare to score a 4-3 win against the Philadelp...
Dec 22, 2022
Hockey Canada unveils 25-player roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
CALGARY - Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada's 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Two goalies, eight defencemen and 15 forwards were select...
Dec 22, 2022
Director of Operations for A Better World retires after 13 years
After 13 years of dedicated service with A Better World, Director of Operations Julie Stegmaier has retired. Based out of Lacombe, the international development organization has completed various huma...
Dec 22, 2022
Canada to spend $1.8B on rescue helicopter upgrades, nearly double original budget
OTTAWA - Canada is planning to spend $1.8 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters - nearly double what was originally budgeted. Defence Minister Anita Anand and Procurem...
Dec 22, 2022
Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup
TORONTO - Bayern Munich and Canadian men's national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons. Davies was instrumental in helping th...
Dec 22, 2022
Red Deer & District Community Foundation provides support for Indigenous Christmas Bannock Bags
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) Board of Directors says they will be giving $10,000 in funding to supplement the distribution of annual Christmas Bannock Bags to over 200 Indi...
Dec 22, 2022
Environment Canada warning Quebecers about possible blackouts due to winter storm
MONTREAL - Environment Canada is warning Quebecers to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major storm approaches the province. The weather agency i...
Dec 22, 2022