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Sutter Fund Chiefs' Kylie Perry taking part in national U18 virtual camp
A member of the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs is in the running to play for her country.Kylie Perry of Clive is one of 59 players taking part in the National Women's Under-18 Team Summer Camp.The group ...
Jun 22, 2020
NHL pares down hub city shortlist, Canadian sites still in the running
The NHL has begun winnowing its possible locations to resume the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but all three potential Canadian cities are still in the running. The Blue Jackets were informed Mon...
Jun 22, 2020
Sportsnet considering computer-generated imagery, pumped-in noise if NHL resumes
Rogers Sports & Media president Jordan Banks said he's determined to give viewers the energy and real-time reaction of a regular NHL broadcast if hockey resumes play in empty arenas this summ...
Jun 22, 2020
AJHL to release tentative 2020-21 schedule next month
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is planning to begin its 2020-21 season in September should provincial health regulations allow it to do so. The AJHL says it will announce a tentative schedule...
Jun 22, 2020
Alberta ends phase one of drive-thru mask distribution
More than 14 million non-medical face masks were handed out during the first phase of Alberta's drive-thru distribution program.The government announced Monday that no more masks will be handed out at...
Jun 22, 2020
Iran commits to handing over PS752 black boxes, start compensation talks: Ottawa
Ottawa says Iran's foreign minister has committed to sending the flight recorders from the civilian airliner it shot down in January to be analyzed in France without delay. The federal government...
Jun 22, 2020
Man dies in crash north of Barrhead
A two-vehicle collision Monday morning in west Central Alberta claimed the life of a 79-year-old man.RCMP say the fatal crash between a southbound car and eastbound truck happened at an intersection o...
Jun 22, 2020
Government wants input on infrastructure planning
The provincial government wants to hear from Albertans on planning and prioritizing capital spending in the short- and long-term.Until Aug. 10 Albertans can visit alberta.ca to take part in an online ...
Jun 22, 2020
Strathcona County RCMP investigate recent sextortion scams
Strathcona County, Alta. -RCMP in Strathcona County say they have received three reports of "sextortion" scams since the beginning of June.Police say sextortion is a form of exploitation that involves...
Jun 22, 2020
Canadians heading outdoors this summer are urged to look out for ticks
HALIFAX - Hikers in the forest and other outdoor activities are advised to be careful and watch out for ticks across the country.The tick season extends from spring to late fall, warns the Nature Cons...
Jun 22, 2020