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Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam
It's fitting that one of the first people to reach out to Christian Koloko after he was drafted by Toronto on Thursday was new Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam. The two come from the same town of Douala...
Jun 24, 2022

Local 11-year-old tennis player ranked third in province
A Red Deer athlete is no stranger to winning at just 11 years of age and he says it's all due to mental strength."I don't need people to cheer me on; I just need myself," said Nicholas Mihai Nechifor....
Jun 24, 2022

Market Watch: June 24, 2022
Big Picture Fed Chair Says Soft Landing Might Be a Challenge; Canadian Inflation Hits 7.7 per centAlthough U.S. markets were closed Monday, the TSX added 253 points in light trading, buoyed by strong ...
Jun 24, 2022

Several accusers seek roles at Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing
NEW YORK (AP) - Two of four women who testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial that she had a role in their sexual abuse at the hands of financier Jeffrey Epstein may be speaking at her sentencing or ha...
Jun 24, 2022

Canadian women set to usher in new era in goal as Sheridan earns No. 1 spot in net
TORONTO - Kailen Sheridan has been given some big shoes to fill for Canada's women's soccer team. The 26-year-old will be in goal when Canada hosts South Korea in a friendly at BMO Field on Sunday. Al...
Jun 24, 2022

Bull Skit Comedy presents Dark Carnival: Freakshow Fundraiser on July 9
Bull Skit Comedy is coming to Bo's Bar and Stage.On Saturday, July 9 at 6 p.m. Bull Skit presents Dark Carnival: Freakshow Fundraiser, which will raise money to support Bull Skit's 15th season.Bull Sk...
Jun 24, 2022

Cornerback Delvin Breaux ready to roar in B.C. Lions debut
SURREY, B.C. - For Delvin Breaux, strapping on the pads for his first game as a B.C. Lion is no big deal. The 32-year-old American cornerback was B.C.'s biggest acquisition in free agency, but an elbo...
Jun 24, 2022

‘Human rights are never settled’: Rachel Notley reacts to Roe v. Wade
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has called the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade "a day many of us hoped we would never see."Speaking in Calgary alongside MLAs Kathleen Gan...
Jun 24, 2022

From basketball to track — Arop's success is a message to kids to find right fit
LANGLEY, B.C. - Marco Arop once drew attention on the basketball court for his ability to quickly gobble up so much space on the court with his long strides. The six-foot-four runner planned on playin...
Jun 24, 2022

Red Deer's Shalom Counselling Centre breaks ground on new facility
Red Deer's Shalom Counselling Centre held a sod turning ceremony on Friday for their new facility being built.The Centre (5515 27 Ave) is a faith-based charity since 1999 that provides professional an...
Jun 24, 2022