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Mentally ill man who stabbed five people at Calgary party appeals denial of freedoms
CALGARY - Lawyers for a mentally ill man who fatally stabbed five young people at a house party are appealing a decision to deny him some privileges. A provincial mental health review board said...
Oct 02, 2020
Michigan Supreme Court strikes down governor's virus orders
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday struck down months of orders by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that were aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus, saying she illegally drew autho...
Oct 02, 2020
Maple Leafs sign Swiss forward Malgin to one-year extension worth US$700.000
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Denis Malgin to a one-year contract extension worth US$700,000. The 23-year-old Malgin played in eight regular-season games with the Maple Leafs a...
Oct 02, 2020
Olds Grizzlys acquire Red Deer native Josh Zinger
The Olds Grizzlys have acquired 2001-born forward Josh Zinger from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in exchange for future considerations.Zinger, who is from Red Deer, split last season between the Salmon...
Oct 02, 2020
New-look Team Jennifer Jones makes its debut in one of first curling events of season
WATERLOO, Ont. - Skip Jennifer Jones adjusted her blue facemask, settled into the hack, and with new teammate Lisa Weagle to her right, released a stone in a competitive women's team game for the firs...
Oct 02, 2020
Flames GM Brad Treliving preps for unusual NHL draft, strange free agency
CALGARY - Defencemen and goaltending top Brad Treliving's list of priorities as the Calgary Flames general manager prepares for a busy business week in the NHL. The entry draft and the start of unrest...
Oct 02, 2020
Canadian Blood Services appealing to Red Deerians as Thanksgiving approaches
Canadian Blood Services is encouraging residents of Red Deer to book an appointment to give blood to around Thanksgiving Day. Patients in hospitals are grateful for Canadians who take the time to dona...
Oct 02, 2020
Suncor to cut nearly 2,000 jobs amid low oil prices
CALGARY - Oil and gas giant Suncor Energy Ltd. says it will eliminate as many as 1,930 jobs over the next 18 months as a result of cost-cutting to deal with low oil prices and market volatility.Spokes...
Oct 02, 2020
Wanted man from Castor known to frequent Red Deer
OCT. 30 - Police say Mitchell O'hara, who was wanted on two outstanding warrants, turned himself into Red Deer RCMP last night. His court date has not yet been determined and he remains in custody. ==...
Oct 02, 2020
Municipal, provincial leaders clash over response to COVID-19 surge in hotspots
TORONTO - Staggering daily case counts elicited stern warnings to immediately constrain social circles and limit outings in the nation's COVID-19 hotspots, but also gave rise to a growing schism betwe...
Oct 02, 2020