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Lopsided wins over Hungary, Czechs bump Canada to 5-1 at mixed doubles worlds
GENEVA - Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant rebounded from a "frustrating loss" to Scotland with a pair of lopsided wins on Tuesday at the world mixed doubles curling championship. Canada ope...
Apr 26, 2022
New red tape reduction bill aims to save Albertans time and money
The province has introduced the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act.The legislation aims to "modernize statutes, cut red tape and save Albertans and their businesses time and money."The Act focu...
Apr 26, 2022
Rebels sign 16-year-old draft pick from Yale Prep
The Red Deer Rebels have signed another of their recent draft picks to a WHL Standard Player Agreement.Evan Smith, a right-shot forward from Kamloops, B.C. was drafted by the Rebels 98th overall (Roun...
Apr 26, 2022
Day 8 of search: Hope remains that missing Saskatchewan boy is still alive
RED EARTH CREE NATION - The search for a five-year-old Saskatchewan boy, missing in the province's north for more than a week, is still being treated as a rescue mission. Chief Fabian Head of the Red ...
Apr 26, 2022
Rockin’ Red Deer Lip Sync Battle May 14
The date to register for the Rockin' Red Deer Lip Sync Battle Event has been extended to May 11. The cost to register has also been waived to add greater access to this fundraiser event. On Saturday, ...
Apr 26, 2022
Canadians bitten by travel bug but squeezed by delays at the passport office
OTTAWA - Canadians appear keen to venture to far shores for the first time since the pandemic began, but passport delays are keeping some on a short leash. Service Canada says it has seen a big boost ...
Apr 26, 2022
Raptors able to keep cool heads in the absence of all-star guard VanVleet
PHILADELPHIA - In enemy territory, and on the biggest stage for many of them, the young Toronto Raptors could have withered without their all-star point guard in Philadelphia on Monday night. But in a...
Apr 26, 2022
United Way launches Period Promise pilot project in Innisfail
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) is expanding its 'Period Promise' into Innisfail.The pilot project will include four dispensers for free menstrual products and enough products for the entire year in...
Apr 26, 2022
Lack of fairness, reasons prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phase-out
VANCOUVER - A Federal Court judge has set aside a Department of Fisheries order that would have phased out fish farming in British Columbia's Discovery Islands. Federal Court Judge Elizabeth Heneghan ...
Apr 26, 2022
Province aims to amplify Alberta’s AI strengths
Officials with the provincial government say new support will strengthen Alberta's position as a leader in artificial intelligence and grow its technology and innovation talent pool.Officials say the ...
Apr 26, 2022