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77th Red Deer Highland Games moving to new downtown home June 22
Central Alberta's long-running Highland Games are coming back to Red Deer proper.On June 22, the 77th annual event will be staged on the grounds of Central Middle School, right in the heart of downtow...
Jun 08, 2024
Canadian rider Derek Gee moves into third place overall at Critérium du Dauphiné
ALBERTVILLE - Canadian rider Derek Gee finished fifth in Stage 7 of the Critrium du Dauphin on Saturday to move into third place overall with one stage remaining in the Tour de France warm-up race. Sl...
Jun 08, 2024
Federal Court rejects bid to review not renewing licences of B.C. fish farms
VANCOUVER - A federal Court has rejected a bid by two First Nations and salmon farm operators to review Ottawa's decision to not renew licences for 15 open-net Atlantic salmon farms in the waters off ...
Jun 08, 2024
'I was very high on him': Cup coaches Paul Maurice, Kris Knoblauch have history
SUNRISE - Paul Maurice saw a younger version of himself. He just didn't think the fit was right. The Winnipeg Jets head coach was interviewing candidates to fill an assistant role in 2016. Kris Knobla...
Jun 08, 2024
Montreal City Hall reopens its doors after delays, increases to renovation costs
MONTREAL - Montreal's City Hall reopened its doors to the public today after five years worth of renovations that took longer than expected and ran over budget. Long lines of visitors snaked around th...
Jun 08, 2024
Dukes, Argos to kick off '24 season hosting B.C. Lions
TORONTO - Cameron Dukes and the Toronto Argonauts won't exactly be easing into the 2024 season. Dukes will start Sunday when Toronto hosts B.C. The Lions, after consecutive West Division final appeara...
Jun 08, 2024
Lewis Hamilton posts fastest lap in third free practice at Canadian GP
MONTREAL - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest lap in a free practice session ahead of qualifying Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Montreal, drove ar...
Jun 08, 2024
PWHL champions Minnesota lets go of general manager Natalie Darwitz
One week after winning the Professional Women's Hockey League championship, Minnesota general manager Natalie Darwitz is without a job. The league announced Saturday that the team had "parted ways" wi...
Jun 08, 2024
Calgary water conservation progress made as crews repair water main break: officials
Officials in Calgary say the city has made progress in reducing water use amid a major water main break, but the threat of running dry remains if residents don't keep up the effort. The city's water s...
Jun 08, 2024
Traffic disruptions coming up on 50 Street in Red Deer
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 50 Street. On Tuesday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 50 Street from 40 Avenue to 41 Avenue will be closed.On Wednesday,...
Jun 08, 2024