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Review says Canada Soccer mishandled sexual harassment allegations against coach
TORONTO - An independent review has concluded that Canada Soccer "mishandled" sexual harassment allegations in 2008 against then under-20 women's coach Bob Birarda, who is currently awaiting sentencin...
Jul 28, 2022
Police identify two people killed in series of shootings in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY, B.C. - Police have identified two people who were killed in the Vancouver suburb of Langley, where two others were also wounded in a series of shootings on Monday. The Integrated Homicide Inv...
Jul 28, 2022
Oklahoma pair arrested in child's death, body was burned
SEMINOLE, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma man and a woman described as his girlfriend were arrested for the death of a young child whose burned body was found in central Oklahoma, authorities said. Police in...
Jul 28, 2022
Still not at 100 per cent, De Grasse might shut down season and focus on next year
TORONTO - Despite Andre De Grasse's sizzling anchor leg that secured Canada a thrilling relay victory at the world track and field championships, the sprint star still isn't feeling back at full healt...
Jul 28, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays announce Rogers Centre to get massive overhaul
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are determined to modernize Rogers Centre. Team president Mark Shapiro announced on Thursday that the Blue Jays would be making major renovations to their downtown ball...
Jul 28, 2022
Rotary Club supporting three local causes with $15,000
Rotary Club of Red Deer is dispersing $15,000 to three local organizations.The Lending Cupboard, CentreFest and a group called Aid for Displaced Ukrainian Families will each receive $5,000, the club s...
Jul 28, 2022
Flooding in central Appalachia kills at least 3 in Kentucky
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) - Rescue workers plucked people off rooftops amid fast-rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where torrential rains unleashed devastating flooding that caused at least three d...
Jul 28, 2022
Three-day drug operation in Olds yields seizure, police say
Two people have been charged with drug-related offenses following their arrests in Olds last week.Between July 18 and 20, Olds RCMP entered into a proactive Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) op...
Jul 28, 2022
Rotary Club looking for Westerner 50/50 winning ticket-holders
The Rotary Red Deer Sunrise Club has a pair of unclaimed winning Westerner 50/50 tickets.The organization raised over $75,000 during the recent Westerner Days event, money it uses to enhance the lives...
Jul 28, 2022
Long weekend heroes needed in Red Deer to donate blood and plasma
As the August long weekend approaches, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking for long weekend heroes in Red Deer to support patients this summer by booking and keeping appointments to donate blood, ...
Jul 28, 2022