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Toronto Wolfpack reportedly ready to open the vault to get Sonny Bill Williams
TORONTO - All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams continues to be linked with the Toronto Wolfpack, this time with a bumper contract offer. In February, Wolfpack majority owner David Argyle con...
Oct 28, 2019
Red Deer set to take fresh approach to ending homelessness
The brain trust behind ending homelessness in Red Deer has determined it would take a five-year investment of close to $275 million to successfully do so.Approved by city council on Monday, the Commun...
Oct 28, 2019
Pressure for climate action mounts on Liberals as activists organize
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he heard loud and clear the message Canadians sent in the federal election for him to be bolder about climate change action. Now young Canadians want him to...
Oct 28, 2019
Argonauts use three quarterbacks to beat Redblacks 39-9 in home finale
TORONTO - After a long season on the sidelines, Canadian quarterback Michael O'Connor finally took a snap for the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The 23-year-old pivot shook off the rust with a touchdo...
Oct 28, 2019
North Carolina judges throw out current congressional map
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina judges on Monday blocked the state's congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that voters had a strong likelihood of winning a lawsuit that argued...
Oct 28, 2019
Google falls short on third-quarter profit
SAN FRANCISCO - Google parent company Alphabet reported mixed third-quarter results Monday, beating analyst expectations for revenue but falling short on profits. The stock fell almost 3% immediately ...
Oct 28, 2019
Jets' Lowry suspended for two games for boarding Flames' Kylington
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry for two games for boarding Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington. The incident occurred with two seconds left in the second perio...
Oct 28, 2019
Preliminary hearing scheduled for Sylvan Lake man accused of killing father
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Sylvan Lake man accused of killing his father.Patrick William Freeman, 28, is charged with first-degree murder in the June 24 death of his father Patrick...
Oct 28, 2019 (Facebook photos)
Sales of ‘exclusive’ CFR tickets to support Ronald McDonald House
The 46th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is set to kick off Tuesday at Westerner Park. In partnership with the Red Deer Regional Airport, CFR has released an exclusive set of seats availabl...
Oct 28, 2019
Computer stolen from Ponoka RCMP truck
Mounties in Ponoka say there's no concern over a security breach after a mobile work station (computer) was stolen from one of its vehicles.In a release, Ponoka RCMP say it was at about 7 a.m. Monday ...
Oct 28, 2019