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'We need to be taking points': Playoff pressure rising for Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Playoff pressure is building for the Vancouver Whitecaps as September comes to an end. With just 10 games to go in the Major League Soccer's regular season, the 'Caps (7-8-9) sit four poin...
Sep 24, 2021
AHS calls Red Deer doctor's claims false and disappointing
A doctor working in the emergency department at Red Deer Regional Hospital is under fire for recent comments he made to members of the public.A video on Facebook shows what is purported to be Dr. Gary...
Sep 24, 2021
Suspected wanted Canada-wide arrested in Penhold
A central Alberta man is facing numerous charges following an incident involving police on Thursday.RCMP say it was just after 9 a.m. on Sept. 23 when they received a report from a concerned citizen a...
Sep 24, 2021
Red Deer with 14 COVID-linked deaths this month, AB up to 2,622 total
Red Deer now sits at 785 active cases of COVID-19, up 23 from Thursday, and up from 105 from a week ago. The increase comes after three straight days of declines.That's the highest active caseload in ...
Sep 24, 2021
Tickets on sale now for 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo
Tickets are now on sale for the 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) November 3-7. Fans can take in any or all of the six performances that feature the best rodeo contestants competing in the final event ...
Sep 24, 2021
Man in 30s found bleeding in front of Red Deer City Hall
RCMP are investigating after a robbery and aggravated assault near Red Deer City Hall early Friday morning.Sgt. Jay Peden says members were dispatched to assist EMS downtown at about 6 a.m. on Sept. 2...
Sep 24, 2021
Veteran defender Drew Moor looks forward to welcoming Toronto FC to Colorado
Toronto FC's game in Colorado on Saturday will be part reunion, albeit with three points on the line. The Rapids are full of TFC connections starting with head coach Robin Fraser, a former TFC assista...
Sep 24, 2021
NHL players in Canada eager to see fans return: 'We missed them so much'
Nick Suzuki doesn't think he's ever skated faster. The Montreal Canadiens centre had played 61 consecutive regular-season and playoff contests inside cavernous arenas devoid of spectators. Then things...
Sep 24, 2021
Hundreds hold London vigil for slain primary school teacher
LONDON (AP) - Hundreds gathered Friday in southeast London to light candles and to mourn for slain primary school teacher Sabina Nessa while demanding an end to violence against women. Nessa's death -...
Sep 24, 2021
Ontario increases capacity for sporting events, ahead baseball playoffs, NHL season
TORONTO - Ontario is opening the door wider for fans at sporting events, just in time for the NHL season and baseball's stretch drive. Attendance for Maple Leaf and Raptors games at Scotiabank Arena w...
Sep 24, 2021