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Canadian rugby veteran Connor Braid the latest to retire in wake of Tokyo Olympics
Canadian rugby veteran Connor Braid has announced his retirement. The 31-year-old from Victoria joins sevens teammates Nate Hirayama and Conor Trainer in leaving the sport. All three were part of the ...
Sep 14, 2021

Haiti prosecutor asks judge to charge, probe PM in slaying
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti's chief prosecutor on Tuesday asked a judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the slaying of the president and asked officials to bar him from leaving the coun...
Sep 14, 2021

Part of walking trail along Waskasoo Cres. temporarily closed
Starting Thursday, Sept. 16, a portion of the Trans Canada Trail along Waskasoo Crescent north of 56 Street will close temporarily for construction.City officials say the closure is expected to remain...
Sep 14, 2021

Applications open for Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
Local non-profit groups are invited to apply for funding through the City of Red Deer's Community Recreation Enhancement Grant. The program provides funding to enhance the delivery of community recrea...
Sep 14, 2021

City approves sponsorships for Powwow and 2021 WHL Cup
Two major events planned for Red Deer have now had their sponsorship requests approved by city council. The Red Deer International Powwow 2021 will receive $43,900 in support. The event will take plac...
Sep 14, 2021

City council approves new policy to help streamline grant distribution
Red Deer city council has approved a new policy aimed at setting a vision for a community grant program in Red Deer.The new Community Development Grant Program is intended to establish principles and ...
Sep 14, 2021

Canadian-born forward Emery Welshman returns to CPL champions Forge FC
HAMILTON - Canadian-born forward Emery Welshman is returning to Forge FC. The 29-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., made 13 appearances for the Canadian Premier League champion in its inaugural 2019 sea...
Sep 14, 2021

Alouettes head coach Khari Jones in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19
Montreal Alouettes head coach Khari Jones has tested positive for COVID-19 and will isolate from the CFL team for a minimum of 10 days. The club said Jones, who was diagnosed Sunday, is asymptomatic a...
Sep 14, 2021

Nassib's strip-sack helps Raiders in OT victory over Ravens
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib described the electric atmosphere inside a frenzied Allegiant Stadium with one word: "Bananas." But of the 61,756 rabid fans in attendance ...
Sep 14, 2021

'Blatant attack': Panel of UN experts assails 'regressive' Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON - A panel of United Nations human rights experts is formally denouncing what it calls a "regressive" new abortion law in Texas. And the UN panel says the U.S. Supreme Court is complicit in ...
Sep 14, 2021