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Saunders puts retirement on hold for Olympic qualifying baseball tournament
Michael Saunders was convinced his playing days were over after he was released by the Colorado Rockies during spring training last March. The former Blue Jays all-star had come to terms wit...
Nov 03, 2019
Shapovalov through to Paris Masters semis after 6-2, 6-2 rout of Monfils
PARIS - Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run at the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal win over France's Gael Monfils on Friday. Shapovalov was dominant in his la...
Nov 03, 2019
Curry undergoes hand surgery, to miss at least 3 months
SAN FRANCISCO - Stephen Curry will miss at least three months for the ailing Warriors because of a broken left hand that required surgery, the toughest blow yet early in an already difficult season fo...
Nov 03, 2019
Ellen Burstyn talks women in film, Pacino interview, #MeToo
NEW YORK - Ellen Burstyn hoped her Oscar-winning performance in the 1974 film in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" would lead to more Hollywood stories told from a woman's perspective. It didn't happe...
Nov 03, 2019
Necropsy indicates Canadian fishing gear likely killed right whale
HALIFAX - A necropsy indicates a North Atlantic right whale found off the U.S. in September died after being entangled in Canadian fishing gear. The whale was last seen entangled in the Gulf of St. La...
Nov 03, 2019
'Terminator: Dark Fate' is No. 1, but it's no winner
LOS ANGELES - It might be judgment day for the Terminator franchise. Despite generally favourable reviews and the return of star Linda Hamilton and producer James Cameron, "Terminator: Dark Fate" has ...
Nov 03, 2019
Senators Sabourin expected to be released from hospital a day after scary play
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators say forward Scott Sabourin has a fractured nose and is expected to be released from hospital Sunday, a day after being taken off the ice on a stretcher during a game ...
Nov 03, 2019
Defending-champion Calgary Stampeders face longer road to Grey Cup
TORONTO - The road to a fourth straight Grey Cup title will be a little longer than usual for Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders. Calgary (12-6) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-...
Nov 03, 2019
Red Deer County asking for feedback on rural land use
Red Deer County is seeking public opinion on the subdivision of agricultural/rural lands. In order to help the County better understand how residents and landowners feel about this very important topi...
Nov 03, 2019 Red Deer County Logo Update
Ponoka finishes up busy construction season
A busy construction season has wrapped up in Ponoka.Warmer weather has allowed crews to work an extra couple weeks into the fall. Work will continue on roadway rehabilitation, repairs and extensive dr...
Nov 03, 2019