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Alexeyev named WHL Player of the Week
Red Deer Rebels defenceman Alexander Alexeyev is the WHL 'On The Run' Player of the Week. The Russian blue liner had a super week, racking up three goals and five assists in four games. He also earned...
Oct 29, 2018
CFL commissioner Ambrosie admits Willis hit on Collaros warranted penalty
TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie admitted Monday the CFL dropped the ball regarding how it handled defensive lineman Odell Willis’s helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Zach Collaros on Satu...
Oct 29, 2018
Manitoba NDP leader's criminal past fair game in legislature: Speaker
WINNIPEG - The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature rejected a request Monday to forbid politicians from discussing their opponents’ criminal convictions and other troubles. Myrna Driedger reject...
Oct 29, 2018
St. Albert's honouring four Humboldt Broncos players close to fundraising goal
ST. ALBERT - The City is close to hitting its goal of $500,000 to honour four Humboldt Broncos who had played for various hockey teams there. Officials with the St. Albert’s Humboldt Remembrance...
Oct 29, 2018
Dedicated rodeo fan killed in Ponoka crash remembered fondly
The man who died in a crash earlier this month near Ponoka is being remembered as a fervent supporter of the Alberta rodeo scene. Darrell Paulovich was tragically killed in a three-vehicle collision o...
Oct 29, 2018
Chamber anticipates big economic impact from CFR 45
Millions of dollars in economic impact is anticipated from CFR 45, which gets underway in Red Deer on Tuesday. Rick More, Interim CEO/Membership and Community Relations Manager for the Red Deer and Di...
Oct 29, 2018
Province to decide next year on Blackfalds stormwater plan
A decision is expected early next year regarding a proposal from the Town of Blackfalds that would see treated stormwater directed into Lacombe Lake. Jason Penner with Alberta Environment and Parks te...
Oct 29, 2018
Kids in the Hall star bestows wisdom upon local funny people
The Kids in the Hall - a Canadian ‘cult classic’ sketch comedy series - is still living and breathing through its members' ongoing endeavours. “What those guys did with sketch comedy...
Oct 29, 2018
Video footage shows armed robber prowling north end business
The president of a north Red Deer business broken into by an armed suspect last week is deeply concerned that the safety of his employees was put at risk. "It's very frustrating and concerning that an...
Oct 29, 2018
Keith Urban pays tribute to firefighter killed in storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Keith Urban paid tribute to a firefighter killed in a crash as the remnants of Hurricane Michael passed through Virginia. News outlets report that the country music star dedicat...
Oct 29, 2018