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Danielson, three Rebels prospects invited to Hockey Canada U17 virtual camp
A Red Deer native and three prospects of the Red Deer Rebels are among 35 Western Hockey League players invited to attend Hockey Canada's virtual national under-17 development camp as the road to the ...
Jun 25, 2020
Servus Credit Union named #5 in Canada on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks
Servus Credit Union has been recognized on the Forbes list of World's Best Banks 2020, ranking fifth among Canadian banks.The ranking is based on results from surveys completed by Forbes' partner, Sta...
Jun 25, 2020
City deactivates COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
Following 101 consecutive days of activation, The City of Red Deer has deactivated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as its municipal relaunch strategy from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. "This ...
Jun 25, 2020
University says it's making changes after crash that killed two students
VICTORIA - A report into a bus crash that killed two University of Victoria students calls for travel during daylight hours on a narrow logging road that it says should be improved by the pr...
Jun 25, 2020
It makes no sense for Mountie facing charges to be on the streets: criminologist
A criminologist with Mount Royal University in Calgary says it's ridiculous that a Mountie facing criminal charges was working on the streets during the violent arrest of a prominent First Nations chi...
Jun 25, 2020
NHL set to hold unusual draft lottery: 'It could mean a lot of intrigue'
Alexis Lafreniere could have a clear picture of where he'll start his NHL career before going to bed Friday. Then again, maybe not. In a world dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic - one where life for c...
Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 increases risk for Canada's 'invisible' homeless women: study
OTTAWA - A new research project shows women experiencing homelessness in Canada are largely invisible and falling through major gaps in support systems - and into dangerous situations. The study,...
Jun 25, 2020
Virus whistleblower alleges ongoing retaliation
WASHINGTON - A government whistleblower ousted from a leading role in battling COVID-19 alleged Thursday that the Trump administration has intensified its campaign to punish him for revealing shortcom...
Jun 25, 2020
Local HIV Testing Day event postponed
Local plans to mark HIV Testing Day this weekend have been delayed until later this year.Kevin Cunningham with Turning Point in Red Deer says the decision aligns with directives from the Canadian Aids...
Jun 25, 2020
'A disaster waiting to happen': MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern
John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people he would come into contact with in a typical day as a Major League Baseball player. There's the doorman he s...
Jun 25, 2020