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RCMP investigating armed robbery at south Walmart
City Mounties are investigating after an employee at Walmart in south Red Deer was reportedly held up at gunpoint. In a release, RCMP say the incident happened at about 11 p.m. Thursday. "It is allege...
Jan 10, 2020
TFC hunt for designated player continues, Mavinga gets new contract
TORONTO - While GM Ali Curtis says his search for a designated player is progressing, Toronto FC has wrapped up another loose end by signing defender Chris Mavinga to a new contract. A source confirme...
Jan 10, 2020
Lacombe County turns down Gull Lake filtration project
A project aimed at improving the quality of water in Gull Lake will not see the light of day.The Gull Lake Watershed Society (GLWS) had requested funding from four municipalities to undertake the inst...
Jan 10, 2020 (Google Maps)
Raptors coach says Powell cleared to return to action, Siakam and Gasol close
Toronto head coach Nick Nurse says guard/forward Norm Powell is cleared to play Sunday when the Raptors host the San Antonio Spurs, while star forward Pascal Siakam and centre Marc Gasol are...
Jan 10, 2020
Nashville's Rinne joins short list of NHL goaltenders who have scored goals
Former NHL goalie Damian Rhodes admits he was far from a good puck handler in his playing days. Scoring a goal was the furthest thing from his mind. "I didn't want one at all, ...
Jan 10, 2020
Investigating the Ukraine Airlines crash outside Tehran
OTTAWA - The crash of an airplane, anywhere in the world, launches an investigative process with standards for what evidence needs to be collected and who can be involved. Here's how it might work aft...
Jan 10, 2020
Natural gas pipeline company posts 72-hour notice to clear way in northern B.C.
HOUSTON, B.C. - A natural gas pipeline company has posted an injunction order giving opponents 72 hours to clear the way toward its work site in northern British Columbia, although the company sa...
Jan 10, 2020
Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump
HOUSTON - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order. In a letter released Fr...
Jan 10, 2020
Rush drummer Neal Peart dead at 67
Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of iconic Canadian band Rush, has died. He was 67. The influential musician and lyricist died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been diagnosed with brain ...
Jan 10, 2020 Neil Peart, drummer for the Canadian band Rush, has died at the age of 67. (AP)
Tip from the public results in four arrests near Penhold
A tip from the public has led to the arrest of four people and the recovery of stolen property near Penhold last weekend.On Jan. 4, Innisfail RCMP received a report from a concerned citizen of a white...
Jan 10, 2020