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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World ...
Nov 05, 2024
Sylvan Lake shares budget engagement survey results
The Town of Sylvan Lake has released the results of its budget engagement surveys and thanks residents for their participation. Many Lakers attended the Budget Chat with town council on Sept. 5, the f...
Nov 05, 2024
MADD's annual Project Red Ribbon campaign in full swing
The annual Project Red Ribbon campaign put on by Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is officially underway.The initiative, which runs from Nov. 1 until the first Monday of the new year, is a yearly...
Nov 05, 2024
Injury Prevention Centre offers winter tips for avoiding falls
Partnering together, Alberta Blue Cross and and the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre encourage Albertans to take steps to prevent fall-related injuries as a part of their annual Finding Balance campai...
Nov 05, 2024
RDP announces new diagnostic medical sonography diploma
Students and future students of Red Deer Polytechnic can now apply to the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma.It is the newest health tech program to be offered at RDP and students will gain han...
Nov 05, 2024
Water Act applications see reduced wait times
The Government of Alberta says it has reduced wait times for businesses, landowners, and communities to receive licences through the Water Act by 57 per cent over the past four years.Officials say the...
Nov 05, 2024
Daryl Watts ready for Canadian women's hockey team debut in Rivalry Series
CALGARY - Daryl Watts continues her hockey reboot with the Canadian women's team. The former college star, who once thought she'd retired from hockey and didn't lace up her skates for almost 10 months...
Nov 05, 2024
Art exchange and food drive at RDP means to spark curiosity
A Red Deer Polytechnic student is using her art to help the Red Deer Food Bank.Bailey Horton, a Visual Arts program student, came up with the idea to show that art can have a positive influence on soc...
Nov 05, 2024
'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former military defense contractor Leonard "Fat Leonard" Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S...
Nov 05, 2024
Breeders' Cup victory caps successful partnership between Attard, Moira
It's been quite a ride for trainer Kevin Attard and Moira. The heralded filly earned Attard his first King's Plate win in 2022 en route to being named Canada's horse of the year. After finishing fifth...
Nov 05, 2024