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Western U investigating women's hockey program for reported misconduct allegations
Western University has enlisted an external investigator to look into its women's hockey program. According to a report from TSN, multiple players complained about the conduct of head coach Candice Mo...
Sep 12, 2023

Gaetz Memorial United Church 'disappointed' in Catholic trustee's Pride related 'brainwashing' comments
Dear Editor, We are writing to express our disappointment in the behaviour of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Trustee Monique LaGrange. She recently posted an image to her personal Facebook Story c...
Sep 12, 2023

Wisconsin GOP to pursue nonpartisan redistricting to avoid having state justices toss maps
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republican lawmakers, in a surprise move on Tuesday, reversed their long-held position and proposed a nonpartisan redistricting plan they want to enact ahead of the 2024...
Sep 12, 2023

Oilers sign forward Adam Erne to professional tryout agreement
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Adam Erne to a professional tryout agreement. Erne produced eight goals and 10 assists in 61 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season. He spent f...
Sep 12, 2023

Alberta RCMP reminds Albertans of the importance of reporting hate-motivated incidents
Albertans are now able to report hate-motivated incidents online. Mounties say this can be completed via the Online Crime Reporting portal available on the Alberta RCMP website or through the Alberta ...
Sep 12, 2023

This week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics
In week two of RDP Athletics, four teams will be in action this weekend which includes the Queens Soccer team who will host their home opener this Saturday at 12 p.m. when they take on the University ...
Sep 12, 2023

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic has announced its Athletes of the Week: 1. Isabel Anthony Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB Open Studies (1st year) It was an incredible start to Isabel Anthony's Alberta Colleges Athle...
Sep 12, 2023

Captains Mike Weir and Jim Furyk preparing for Presidents Cup in Montreal a year out
Canadian golfing legend Mike Weir is counting the days until he can again hear the roar of a Presidents Cup crowd. Weir, from Brights Grove, Ont., was doing site inspections and meeting key organizers...
Sep 12, 2023

New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players' privacy
New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phones, clarifying he was trying to get to know them after a report e...
Sep 12, 2023

New Mexico Democratic attorney general won’t defend suspension of right to publicly carry guns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's top prosecutor says he cannot undertake a defense of the governor's public health order that suspends the right to carry firearms in public. State Attorney Genera...
Sep 12, 2023