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Right-wing extremist activity on the rise in Atlantic Canada: UNB researchers
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Researchers at the University of New Brunswick found an alarming recent spike in right-wing extremism in Atlantic Canada, and the data indicates the activity is increasing. Right-wi...
Dec 16, 2020
Quebec premier says health measures shouldn't impact Canadiens if NHL resumes
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the province's public health measures shouldn't impact a resumption of activities for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Legault said Wednesday he's had disc...
Dec 16, 2020
'Expensive, extreme:' Environment Canada releases annual Top 10 weather stories list
It was another year of record-breaking disasters and crazy, dangerous weather from coast to coast, says Environment Canada's senior climatologist. A vicious hailstorm in Calgary wrote off more cars th...
Dec 16, 2020
County council approves roundabout for Highway 2A at Airport Drive
Red Deer County council has given the go-ahead for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 2A and Airport Drive near Springbrook.County officials say the current intersection sees ...
Dec 16, 2020
Canadian co-owner sees Jaffna Stallions win inaugural Lankan Premier League final
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka - The Jaffna Stallions, whose ownership group includes Calgary-born Rahul Sood, defeated the Galle Gladiators by 53 runs Wednesday to win the inaugural Lanka Premier League title...
Dec 16, 2020
Montreal Alouettes quarterback helps team keep talent by restructuring contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have restructured the contract of starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., and re-signed top receiver Eugene Lewis to a one-year deal. The Alouettes say Adams' new deal...
Dec 16, 2020
Red Deer RCMP investigating possible sex assaults from 1990s
A police investigation is underway into possible historical sex assaults that occurred in various locations in the city during the 1990s. Red Deer RCMP says they have identified a local Red Deer busin...
Dec 16, 2020
Calgary Flames restructure goalie coaching staff, bring Labarbera on board
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have hired Jason Labarbera as the NHL club's new goaltending coach and promoted Jordan Sigalet to the new role of director of goaltending. "The goal and mission of this ch...
Dec 16, 2020
Downtown Business Association welcomes four new board members
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is welcoming four new members to their Board of Directors. The following individuals will join existing members Dulcie Timmons, Julie Oliver, Kathryn H...
Dec 16, 2020
Big lotto prize wins in Alix, Delburne
Delburne's Gordon (Del) Thompson is basking in a $250,000 prize after his Daily Grand ticket for the November 12 draw matched all five winning Main Draw numbers - 5, 13, 14, 29, and 43.Thompson picked...
Dec 16, 2020