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Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for second-round draft pick
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Niederreiter, 30, recorded 28 points...
Feb 25, 2023

B.C. Premier David Eby announces more cost-of-living supports
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced another round of the BC Affordability Credit to help offset inflation costs as he marked 100 days at the province's helm. The province s...
Feb 25, 2023

Red Deer Arts Council to hold AGM
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Red Deer Arts Council will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 6:30 pm in The FLEX space of the Imperial Block building at 5 - 4919 49...
Feb 25, 2023

Province says increasing immigration a win for the economy
The Alberta government says it can continue its economic momentum through an increase in immigrants that will support local economies and help fill jobs in key areas.Alberta's government says it has b...
Feb 25, 2023

AHS invests more than $1.5 million in Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced that more than $1.5 million has recently been invested at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, including replacement of the duress alarm system, nurse call ...
Feb 25, 2023

More language programs for Ukrainian newcomers to Red Deer
The Alberta government has announced it is partnering with the Red Deer Public Library to help Ukrainian newcomers find stability and embrace opportunities in the province.Alberta's government says it...
Feb 25, 2023

Town of Ponoka invites input from citizens on new Municipal Development Plan
Citizens are invited to share their input and ideas on what they want the Town of Ponoka to look like in the future as the Town begins work on reimagining and updating its Municipal Development Plan (...
Feb 25, 2023

Condo owners meet with Minister on Energy Rebates
The Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta (COF) says it has initiated a petition and letter-writing campaign to get the attention of the Government of Alberta to address what they say is a flawed elec...
Feb 25, 2023

Canadian men put up a fight but fall 12-0 to South Africa in opener at L.A. Sevens
CARSON, Calif. - Canada put up some stiff resistance before dropping a 12-0 decision to South Africa in pool play Saturday at the Los Angeles Sevens. South Africa has beaten Canada in 30 of the last 3...
Feb 25, 2023

Canucks acquire Kravtsov from Rangers for Lockwood and a seventh-round pick in 2026
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Vitali Kravtsov from the New York Rangers on Saturday in exchange for forward Will Lockwood and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kravtsov,...
Feb 25, 2023