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Penhold emergency crews deal with another crash at Hwys 42 and 2A
Penhold Fire Chief Jim Pendergast says one person was sent to hospital after yet another crash at a notorious intersection.On Friday, August 28, firefighters and other personnel responded to Hwy 42 an...
Aug 29, 2020
Late but alive, Tour de France races into COVID epidemic
NICE, France - Delayed but alive again and out on French roads, the strangest Tour de France ever set off Saturday in a bubble of anti-COVID protocols to try to keep the 176 riders virus-free for thre...
Aug 29, 2020
International Overdose Awareness Day event at Turning Point
Turning Point is hosting an event this Monday, Aug. 31, for International Overdose Awareness Day.The event runs 5:30 to 8 p.m., with the first hour dedicated to a BBQ, and on-site naloxone training.Bu...
Aug 29, 2020
Late but alive, Tour de France races into COVID epidemic
NICE, France - Delayed but alive again and out on French roads, the strangest Tour de France ever set off Saturday in a bubble of anti-COVID protocols to try to keep the 176 riders virus-free for thre...
Aug 29, 2020
Increase in backyard birdfeeders driving demand for sunflower seeds
The lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have left a lot of people feeling caged, and as many reach out to their feathered friends for company, demand for sunflower seeds is rising. Grah...
Aug 29, 2020
Canada's Jessie Fleming celebrates win as Chelsea claims women's Community Shield
LONDON - Canadian international Jessie Fleming celebrated her first silverware with Chelsea on Saturday in a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield, marking the return of Engli...
Aug 29, 2020
Second degree murder charge laid after death at O'Chiese First Nation
A charge of second degree murder has been laid following an incident on the O'Chiese First Nations reserve.Rocky Mountain House RCMP say it was just after 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 when they received a 911 ca...
Aug 29, 2020
Motrocyclist dies in north Red Deer crash
RCMP confirm Saturday morning that a 34-year-old man from Red Deer was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday night.Cst. Patrick Lambert says the man, who was the lone occupant of the motorcycle, was tra...
Aug 29, 2020
Ponoka man facing 36 charges after evading police
A 32-year-old male from Ponoka is in custody and facing 36 charges after an incident last Wednesday.RCMP say it was about 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 25 when they received a call about a sighting of a stolen pi...
Aug 29, 2020
Artist Banksy on migrant crisis: 'All Black Lives Matter'
LONDON - Street artist Banksy has released a video with a strong political message explaining why he became involved in a search-and-rescue ship helping migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. "Like most p...
Aug 29, 2020