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USA Gymnastics doctor to stand trial on sex assault charges
MASON, Mich. - A judge on Friday ordered a longtime doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics to stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting six young gymnasts who said he molested them...
Jun 23, 2017
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, June 23 --- NORTHERN ONTARIO FIRST NATION FACES THIRD SUICIDE: A Northern Ontario First Nation says it needs immediate help in the wake of a third suicide. La...
Jun 23, 2017
ASDC Female Athlete of the Month: Tyla Lee
The Alberta Sport Development Centre - Central (ASDC-C) is pleased to announce their Athlete of the Month for June 2017 is Tyla Lee. A 17-year-old Red Deer resident and Grade 12 student and recent gra...
Jun 23, 2017
ECB: 2 troubled Italian banks failing, to face insolvency
FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank has pulled the plug on two troubled Italian banks, sending them into insolvency proceedings as it pushes ahead with efforts to clean up weak banks holding back th...
Jun 23, 2017
Cougar shot and killed near west-central Alberta school
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. - Police say they shot and killed a cougar that had climbed a tree near a school in west-central Alberta. RCMP say they responded to a 911 call early Friday in Rocky Mounta...
Jun 23, 2017
Oilers sign defenceman Kris Russell to 4-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a four-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not released, but it’s reportedly worth a total of US$16 million. Rus...
Jun 23, 2017
Top soldier expected to issue directive encouraging participation in Pride
OTTAWA - Canada’s top soldier is planning to issue a directive in the coming days encouraging military personnel to attend Pride events in uniform, as part of a larger effort to make the Forces ...
Jun 23, 2017
Disneyland devotee visits park for 2,000 days in a row
ANAHEIM, Calif. - If Disneyland is “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Jeff Reitz may be its happiest citizen. As of Thursday, Reitz had visited the park for 2,000 days in a row - every day for...
Jun 23, 2017
Red Deer RCMP hosts two Victim Services information events
RED DEER - If you're interested in giving back to your community in meaningful ways, volunteering with the Red Deer RCMP Victim Services Unit (VSU) may be just what you're looking for. Join VSU staff ...
Jun 23, 2017
Winter Games facilities on schedule and on budget
Officials say capital projects related to the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer are on time and on budget. The list of projects includes: – Great Chief Park Enhancement Project (opening early...
Jun 23, 2017