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Downtown traffic disruptions starting this weekend
Red Deer drivers are advised of a road closure on 51 Avenue south of 50 Street as crews replace catch basins and complete paving.Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 51 Avenue will be closed be...
Jul 16, 2021

Safety paramount when driving with pets: RCMP, SPCA
Alberta RCMP and the Alberta SPCA are urging motorists to better consider safety when travelling with pets.Risks include improperly restrained animals and pets which cause a distraction for the driver...
Jul 16, 2021

Father accused of killing son in 2012 convicted of murder
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado father has been convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in the 2012 disappearance of his 13-year-old son. A jury has found 59-year-old Mark Redwin...
Jul 16, 2021

Red Sox-Yanks to play Friday; Judge among positive tests
NEW YORK (AP) - The Red Sox and Yankees will play Friday night after a game scheduled for Thursday was postponed due to an outbreak in New York's clubhouse that will sideline six players, including Al...
Jul 16, 2021

Ja'Gared Davis happy to finally be on field with Tiger-Cats after quarantine delay
HAMILTON - It took some time but Ja'Gared Davis is finally on the field with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran defensive lineman missed the first five days of training camp while serving his mandat...
Jul 16, 2021

Remains of third Canadian pulled from collapsed Miami condo building: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada says the body of a third Canadian citizen has been recovered from the rubble of a condominium building that collapsed near Miami in late June. A spokesman for the department did ...
Jul 16, 2021

Nunavut shuts seven health centres temporarily because of nursing shortage
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Nunavut government says it will temporarily close seven health centres in the territory this summer because it doesn't have enough nurses to staff them. Health minister Lorne Ku...
Jul 16, 2021

Slumping Vancouver Whitecaps look to improve defence in bid to turn season around
An extended winless streak is not how Brian White wanted to kick off his time with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The New York Red Bulls dealt the 25-year-old striker to the 'Caps on June 2, but he has yet ...
Jul 16, 2021

Wagons at Westerner July 23-25
Westerner Park has announced an event created exclusively for this year, after the unfortunate cancellation recently of the Westerner Days Fair and Exposition.Wagons at Westerner is an event said to b...
Jul 16, 2021

Residents reminded to take extra precautions while air quality is poor
Smoke from BC wildfires is continuing to cause air quality concerns for Red Deer and much of Alberta. Red Deerians are reminded to take extra precautions for their health and safety. The City is encou...
Jul 16, 2021