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McDavid, Oilers trounce Flyers 6-3, extend Philadelphia's losing skid
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting ...
Oct 16, 2019

Chamber hands out Business of the Year awards
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announced the 2019 Business of the Year Awards to five recipients at their 36th Business of the Year Awards held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre on ...
Oct 16, 2019

Crawford lead Blackhawks to 1st win, 3-1 over Oilers
CHICAGO - Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks stayed focused and tightened their play against a tough opponent to earn their first win of the season. Crawford stopped 27 shots, Patrick Kane and ...
Oct 16, 2019

Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. - It took Mason Crosby 13 seasons to perform his first Lambeau Leap. The 35-year-old kicker nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired and jumped into the crowd with a boost from long...
Oct 16, 2019

Country artists bring tears, prayers to CMT awards show
NASHVILLE - Country music artists cried together and prayed together at an emotional CMT Artists of the Year awards show on Wednesday that reflected the tight-knit community of artists who supported e...
Oct 16, 2019

Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series
WASHINGTON - More than 100 pitches in, Stephen Strasburg was adamant he wasn't quite ready to leave the latest superb start by a Nationals pitcher against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Championshi...
Oct 16, 2019

Pedestrian hit by train in Blackfalds dies
One person is dead after they were hit by a train Wednesday afternoon in Blackfalds. The fatal collision occurred during the 4 p.m. hour at the rail crossing at Broadway Avenue and Gregg Street.The pe...
Oct 16, 2019 (Photo submitted)

South Korean soccer team tells of 'rough' match in Pyongyang
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea's national soccer team described their World Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang as a "rough" match played under strange conditions that may later be...
Oct 16, 2019

Roger Federer says he plans to play at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO - Roger Federer wants to become a five-time Olympian. Already the most successful male tennis player in terms of Grand Slam singles titles, Federer wants to add another piece of hardware to his ...
Oct 16, 2019

LeBron: Rockets' Morey 'wasn't educated' on China tweet
LOS ANGELES - LeBron James believes Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey "was either misinformed or not really educated on the situation" regarding the potential consequences of his actions whe...
Oct 16, 2019