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Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard facing new sexual assault charge
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is currently awaiting a verdict in his sexual assault trial, has been charged in another alleged sexual assault. Hoggard, the frontman for the band Hedley, was cha...
May 31, 2022
Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocates
OTTAWA - Planned new measures to keep guns out of the hands of abusers and stalkers are being welcomed by advocates who have long called for loopholes in the system to be closed. The Liberal governmen...
May 31, 2022
Jett Grande wins latest fight at Unified MMA 45
Jett Grande is now 3-0-1 in his professional MMA career after his latest victory this past weekend.Grande, who hails from Red Deer, defeated Medicine Hat's Colton Boxell (now 1-3) in a super lightweig...
May 31, 2022
Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response
HALIFAX - A senior Nova Scotia Mountie involved in the response to the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history told an inquiry Tuesday that confusion was inevitable as the police force rapidly ...
May 31, 2022
HEAL a resource for common childhood ailments, injuries
Parents have a valuable resource when it comes to dealing with common childhood illnesses and injuries. The HEAL website - www.ahs.ca/heal - is available to help parents manage illnesses and injuries ...
May 31, 2022
Red Deerians challenged to get active in June
Local residents and organizations are encouraged to get active next month to help Red Deer earn the title of Canada's most active community. The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, which runs f...
May 31, 2022
Family affair: Josh and Dave Manson going head-to-head in Avalanche-Oilers matchup
DENVER - Josh Manson wants to do everything he can to beat the Edmonton Oilers. That doesn't mean the Colorado Avalanche defenceman will be cutting off communication with his dad during the NHL's West...
May 31, 2022
Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin ready to make his NBA dreams come true
With the NBA Draft in his sights, star Canadian basketball prospect Bennedict Mathurin is ready to make his dreams come true. The 19-year-old Montreal native has had a plan to play in the NBA since he...
May 31, 2022
Resources available to help Albertans quit tobacco
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is May 31 - and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is raising awareness about the health risks associated with smoking and reminding Albertans of tobacco cessation resources ava...
May 31, 2022
Veteran receiver Banks picking up things quickly with Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH, Ont. - Brandon Banks is a very fast learner. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie has been very impressed with how quickly Banks has picked up the offence during training camp. Banks is in his fi...
May 31, 2022