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Poilievre attacks Trudeau over Nazi tumult; Tories abandoning Ukraine, PM retorts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fending off fresh questions about the controversial Nazi veteran who was invited to the House of Commons last fall. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants...
Feb 6, 2024
U.S. blanks Canada 5-0 to finish atop Group B at CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship
TOLUCA, Mexico - The defending champion United States blanked Canada 5-0 Tuesday to finish atop Group B at the CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship. Canada (2-1-0) will now face unbeaten Mexico, the Gro...
Feb 6, 2024
Trial dates set for local man charged in Red Deer's largest-ever drug seizure
Trial dates have been set for a Red Deer man charged in what police believe to be the city's largest-ever drug bust.Delmond Kroetsch, 43, is scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of King's Benc...
Feb 6, 2024
Four Toronto Argonauts players reach agreements in principle with other CFL clubs
It's shaping up to be a difficult off-season for the Toronto Argonauts. On Tuesday, Argos running back A.J. Ouellette, special-teams dynamo Javon Leake, cornerback Jamal Peters and defensive lineman B...
Feb 6, 2024
CPL champion Forge jumps into deep end with CONCACAF Champions Cup date with Chivas
Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC, whose league season doesn't start until April 13, jumps into the deep end Wednesday when it hosts Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in the first leg of their CONCA...
Feb 6, 2024
E-scooters become permanent transportation option in Red Deer
After a two-year pilot program, Red Deer city council approved E-scooters as a permanent transportation option, with the 2024 season beginning on March 15.Council made the decision at their meeting on...
Feb 6, 2024
February 2024 events
Upcoming Events:The goal of RDRN Nature Central program is to celebrate the protected areas in Central Alberta and to increase the appreciation, thoughtful exploration, non-consumptive use and ecologi...
Feb 6, 2024
Public invited to online Health Advisory Council meeting
Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the David Thompson Health Advisory Council (HAC) via Zoom on Feb. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an opportunity for the public to meet co...
Feb 6, 2024
Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter accident. He was 74
VIA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) - Sebastin Piera, the two-time former president of Chile who faced social upheaval followed by a pandemic in his second term, died Tuesday in a helicopter accident. He was 74. ...
Feb 6, 2024
Jets activate centre Scheifele from IR begore game at Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - The Winnipeg Jets activated centre Mark Scheifele from injured reserve hours before their game Tuesday night at Pittsburgh. Scheifele entered the contest leading the Jets with 41 points (...
Feb 6, 2024