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Train and boom apparatus collide in Didsbury
On Monday, RCMP responded to a collision involving a train and a boom apparatus in Didsbury.The collision occurred around 11:30 at the 20 Avenue crossing. Secondary Highway 582, as well as 23 Street a...
Dec 10, 2024
Rebels acquire Cole Peardon from Raiders
The Red Deer Rebels announced on Tuesday they've acquired 18-year-old Cole Peardon from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for 18-year-old Evan Smith.Pearson is a former first-round selection in th...
Dec 10, 2024
Ex-minister cites 'threat to security' for denying emergency passport to Abdelrazik
OTTAWA - Former foreign minister Lawrence Cannon says he denied an emergency passport to Abousfian Abdelrazik in 2009 because he considered the Montreal man a possible threat to national security. Can...
Dec 10, 2024
Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga
It's a cause near and dear to Amen Ogbongbemiga and his family. When the Chicago Bears linebacker had an opportunity to participate in the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, he took it to promote the ...
Dec 10, 2024
Task force probing attempts to kill Trump urges Secret Service to limit protection of foreigners
WASHINGTON (AP) - A task force looking into the assassination attempts against Donald Trump during his presidential campaign is recommending changes to the Secret Service, including protecting fewer f...
Dec 10, 2024
Lions' Teuhema suspended for two games after positive drug test
TORONTO - The CFL suspended defensive lineman Sione Teuhema of the B.C. Lions for two games Tuesday after he tested positive for a banned substance. In a statement, the CFL said Teuhema tested positiv...
Dec 10, 2024
Olds student organizes successful fundraiser for "Movember" movement
A Deer Meadow School student in Olds has raised more than $500 for the charitable "Movember" movement as a part of his Interact leadership class, taught by Sandi Hoppins. Eight-grader Kolton Johnson s...
Dec 10, 2024
RDP ranked 43rd among Top 50 Research polytechnics and colleges
Red Deer Polytechnic has been named one of Canada's top 50 research polytechnics and colleges.According to Research Infosource Inc., RDP is ranked 43 overall after the school attracted nearly $2.4 mil...
Dec 10, 2024
Former Just for Laughs employee testifies about alleged 1987 assault by Gilbert Rozon
MONTREAL - A second accuser is on the stand today at the civil trial involving allegations of sexual assault against former Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon. Guylaine Courcelles alleges that Rozo...
Dec 10, 2024
Penhold students take part in anti-impaired driving presentation
About 60 students at Penhold Crossing Secondary recently took part in an anti-impaired driving demonstration.The event was presented by Innisfail RCMP, Penhold Citizens on Patrol (COP) and the Penhold...
Dec 10, 2024