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Coyotes cutting ties with new free agent Galchenyuk following arrest on multiple charges
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes have placed newly signed free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers and plan to terminate his contract following his arrest on multiple ch...
Jul 13, 2023

Lucas Glover stays hot with new long putter, leads Barbasol Championship with first-round 63
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship. The 43...
Jul 13, 2023

NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended roster for FIBA Men's World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men's Baske...
Jul 13, 2023

Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open. ...
Jul 13, 2023

Reading College opening kids' eyes to future opportunities
For a twelfth year, Reading College at Red Deer Polytechnic is putting grade two students through the literacy paces.Reading College focuses on students heading into grade three who are not yet readin...
Jul 13, 2023

Blackfalds residents can now have backyard hens
Urban hens are now permitted in the town of Blackfalds.Residents could start applying July 11 for a special license allowing them to keep up to four backyard hens, under certain conditions, of course....
Jul 13, 2023

Early-learning and child-care ministers promise to work together to improve workforce
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care say they plan to work together to address workforce challenges. Karina Gould, minister of...
Jul 13, 2023

Ponoka Aquaplex to host activities for National Drowning Prevention Week
The Ponoka Aquaplex will be hosting a variety of activities in recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week.Officials say over 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents every year. ...
Jul 13, 2023

Red Deer building permit values continue to decrease in June
Red Deer building permit values decreased in June, with 95 approved permits valued at $4 million, compared with 74 permits issued in June 2022 worth almost $11 million. Year-to-date values remain lowe...
Jul 13, 2023

Deal reached in Montreal cemetery workers' standoff that has left 300 bodies unburied
MONTREAL - The union representing striking maintenance workers at one of the country's biggest cemeteries says a deal has been reached with their employer. The Confdration des syndicats nationaux conf...
Jul 13, 2023