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Return to football 'like riding a bike' for Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo
Days away from his first CFL game in nearly two years, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo admits there are some nerves. The 29-year-old had a breakout season in 2019 and after many reps...
Aug 04, 2021
CFL to remember children, families impacted by Canadian residential schools tragedy
TORONTO - The CFL will acknowledge the children and families victimized by Canada's residential schools system during the opening week of the '21 season. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughr...
Aug 04, 2021
COVID numbers continue rise across Alberta, 0 deaths in 5 days
There are 33 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer, up two. Red Deer added two new cases in the last 24 hours, and stands at 5,828 total for the entire pandemic.Recoveries are even over the last day, a...
Aug 04, 2021
Spectacular rides and runs at CPRA weekend events
Two time World and reigning Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion Zeke Thurston (Big Valley, AB) tops $11,000 in winnings with big performances at the Hard Grass Bronc Match, the Strathmore Stampede and the ...
Aug 04, 2021
Ticats, Blue Bombers to open CFL's return minus some notable performers due to injury
The CFL's return to play will be missing a few familiar faces. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night to kick off the '21 season. It will mark the league's retu...
Aug 04, 2021
US to require COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said Wednesda...
Aug 04, 2021
Damage estimate for fire razed town of Lytton, B.C., reaches $78 million
VANCOUVER - The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the damage caused by the wildfire that wiped out most of village of Lytton, B.C., is $78 million. The bureau says in a statement there has been abo...
Aug 04, 2021
After tough competition in training camp, new-look Edmonton Elks ready to charge
There's been a lot of change for the Edmonton Elks over the past year and a half: a new name, a new look and a raft of new faces on the field. And for new head coach Jaime Elizondo, a monumental task:...
Aug 04, 2021
Central Alberta Mopar 2021 Car Show returns this weekend
The 27th annual Central Alberta Mopar 2021 Car Show is getting back to its roots after COVID-19 caused their 2020 event to have a slightly different look. Last year instead of inviting people to come ...
Aug 04, 2021
Shaun Sutter named Rebels associate general manager
The Red Deer Rebels have named Shaun Sutter as the team's new associate general manager.The new role is a promotion from assistant GM/director of player personnel, which Sutter took on in 2013. He beg...
Aug 04, 2021