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LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month. "We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally wan...
Mar 03, 2025

Newcomers Santander, Giménez lead offensive outburst as Jays thump Tigers 13-3
LAKELAND - Anthony Santander drove in three runs, fellow off-season addition Andrs Gimnez drove in two and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 13-3 in spring training action Monday. Alejandr...
Mar 03, 2025

Rebels' d-man Vlooswyk named WHL Rookie of the Week
Red Deer Rebels defenceman Luke Vlooswyk has been named WHL Rookie of the Week.Vlooswyk, who becomes NHL Draft-eligible this year, led all first-year players with one goal and four assists in two game...
Mar 03, 2025

BMO Field going through number of renovations to elevate fan experience for World Cup
TORONTO - BMO Field will have a number of renovations made to enhance the stadium and elevate the fan experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including expanded capacity and four new LED scoreboards. ...
Mar 03, 2025

Manitoba's Carruthers beats New Brunswick's Grattan to remain unbeaten at Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. - Manitoba's Reid Carruthers defeated New Brunswick's James Grattan 6-4 to keep his perfect record intact at the Montana's Brier. Carruthers improved to 4-0 in round-robin play. Defendin...
Mar 03, 2025

U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood as tariffs loom
VANCOUVER - The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it's planning to almost triple the anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber, bringing total levies to almost 27 per cent even before th...
Mar 03, 2025

Red Deer Public holding open house for new firefighting program
High school students and their families are invited to an open house of Red Deer Public Schools' Fire Academy, a new program designed for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in firefighting or emergen...
Mar 03, 2025

Fight the Knight at unique Food Bank fundraiser
Hear ye, hear ye residents of Red Deer: if you're looking to support a good cause and test your mettle in the heat of battle, then look no further than Fight the Knight, coming to Parkland Mall this m...
Mar 03, 2025

Vasilevskiy, Hintz, Suzuki named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, Dallas centre Roope Hintz and Montreal captain Nick Suzuki have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Vasilevskiy stopped 71 of the 73 shots...
Mar 03, 2025

Quebec man accused of killing three men in 2023 truck attack to stand trial in May
MONTREAL - The trial for a Quebec man charged with killing three pedestrians with his truck will begin mid-May and is expected to last eight weeks. The Crown prosecutor's office says a judge confirmed...
Mar 03, 2025