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Alberta's regional airports get $1.13 million investment
Regional airports around Alberta will benefit from a $1.13 million investment by the provincial government, it was announced Thursday morning in Red Deer County.Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportat...
Apr 4, 2024
Wait and hurry up is Canada's theme to start women's world hockey championship
UTICA, N.Y. - Canada's extra day of rest to start the women's world hockey championship will be needed in a tight turnaround between its first two games. Canada, which wasn't among the six countries k...
Apr 4, 2024
Canada's Edey, Edwards set for starring roles in NCAA men's and women's Final Fours
Zach Edey and Aaliyah Edwards will be representing Canada on one of basketball's biggest stages this weekend. Edey will be leading No. 1 seed Purdue against No. 11 NC State on Saturday in the Final Fo...
Apr 4, 2024
Catalyst Incubator entrepreneurs celebrated in Red Deer
On March 21, 10 local entrepreneurs took to the podium in front of local business leaders to showcase ideas they believe will rocket them to success at the Catalyst Incubator finale. The pitch process...
Apr 4, 2024
Wait times for most surgery types still over benchmarks in Alberta
Despite some positive momentum over the last year, Albertans are still having to wait longer than the clinically-recommended benchmark times for some surgeries.The Canadian Institute for Health Inform...
Apr 4, 2024
Julius Randle needs right shoulder surgery, will miss the rest of New York Knicks' season
NEW YORK (AP) - Julius Randle needs right shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, a crushing blow for a New York Knicks team that was surging before the All-Star forward was hurt in January....
Apr 4, 2024
NBA greats Steve Kerr, Steve Nash among US-based owners hoping for Spain's Mallorca to win Copa del Rey
Ask Andy Kohlberg, one of the American owners of Spanish club Mallorca along with NBA greats Steve Kerr and Steve Nash, if he recommends soccer club-ownership in Europe, and he'll give you a straight ...
Apr 4, 2024
No criminal probes into foreign meddling during last two general elections: RCMP boss
OTTAWA - The head of the RCMP says the police force did not open any foreign interference-related criminal investigations during the last two general elections. RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme also says...
Apr 4, 2024
Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable. The new Can...
Apr 4, 2024
Project 8 says three more clubs have asked to join proposed women's pro league
TORONTO - Three more clubs have submitted applications to Canada Soccer to join Project 8, the domestic women's pro soccer league currently under construction. Project 8 did not identify the new clubs...
Apr 4, 2024