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Calgary Stampeders get on with season prep while waiting for the smoke to clear
CALGARY - Smoke in the air threw a wrench into the early days of Calgary Stampeders' training camp, but there were still jobs to be earned and important pre-season reps to accomplish. "When it comes d...
May 19, 2023

Provincial officials provide update on Alberta’s wildfire situation, as of 5:30 p.m. May 19
Albertans are asked to do their part to limit new wildfire starts as extreme fire hazards are expected to persist through the critical May long weekend period.Provincial officials say those evacuated ...
May 19, 2023

Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, to remain jailed as he awaits trial
A federal judge on Friday ordered a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents to remain behind bars while he awaits trial. In issuing his ruling, ...
May 19, 2023

Truck driver arrested in multi-vehicle freeway crash that killed 7 in Oregon
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) - The driver of a semitruck that slammed into a passenger van in western Oregon, killing 7 people, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, DUI and other charges, the Oregon S...
May 19, 2023

All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dead at 87
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has...
May 19, 2023

National Lifejacket Day promoted in Sylvan Lake
Boating and lake activity is not quite into full gear yet but many are getting onto the water in time for National Lifejacket Day (May 19) and Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 20-26). The Town reminds...
May 19, 2023

Rebels sign 2023 first round pick Beckett Hamilton
Forward Beckett Hamilton was drafted by the Red Deer Rebels just a week ago, and signed with the WHL club on May 19.Hamilton, of Humboldt, SK, was taken 18th overall in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft."I...
May 19, 2023

Power pole work on 40 Avenue
Red Deerians in the 40 Avenue area will notice leaning power poles during the summer months.Starting the week of May 22, 2023, City crews will begin replacing the poles on the east side of 40 Avenue b...
May 19, 2023

Market Watch: May 19, 2023
Big Picture Corporate earnings influence investors' decisions North American equity markets advanced on Monday as investors pushed stocks higher despite the U.S. debt ceiling still being in question. ...
May 19, 2023

CF Montreal look to get back to winning against New York Red Bulls
MONTREAL - Despite losing 3-0 to FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, CF Montreal is staying positive heading into Saturday's road match against the New York Red Bulls. "We're going to stay calm, we're going t...
May 19, 2023