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Connor, Laine score shootout goals, Jets topple red-hot Oilers 1-0
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck's first shutout of the season couldn't have come at a better time for the Winnipeg Jets. Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine scored in the shootout as the Jets ended a three-game...
Oct 22, 2019
Raptors president Masai Ujiri won't be charged for shoving deputy at NBA Finals
SAN FRANCISCO - California prosecutors say they won't charge Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for shoving a sheriff's deputy after the decisive Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 13. The Alameda Co...
Oct 22, 2019
"Freak-Show Cabaret" at Sylvan Lake brewery supporting Volunteer Central
When was the last time you saw a contortionist perform in the middle of a brewery? Volunteer Central and Undercurrent Brewing are pleased to introduce the performers that will be wowing the audience o...
Oct 22, 2019 (Photo: Supplied)
Parise scores winner, Wild beat Canadiens 4-3 for 2nd win
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild called a players-only meeting as they struggled to start the season. In their first game since that meeting, the Wild earned a win and gained a sense of relief. Za...
Oct 22, 2019
Raptors receive rings and 2019 championship banner unveiled before season opener
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors enjoyed one last celebration of their 2019 title on Tuesday night. The players received their championship rings in a ceremony before the regular-season opener again...
Oct 22, 2019
Political scientist weighs in on what minority government means for Alberta
Medicine Hat, AB - Medicine Hat College political science instructor Jim Groom is hopeful that the Liberal minority government won't be as bad as many Albertans believe it will be."I think it's going ...
Oct 22, 2019
City councillors weigh in on federal election results
Members of Red Deer city council are weighing in with their reaction to Monday's federal election result of a Liberal minority government. Mayor Tara Veer says the sentiment she's heard throughout the...
Oct 22, 2019 Justin Trudeau's Liberals were given a minority government in Monday's federal election. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
City to examine safety procedures at rec facilities
A recent string of incidents has residents wondering what is being done to ensure the safety of those working at or enjoying recreation facilities in Red Deer. On three separate occasions over the pas...
Oct 22, 2019 RCMP responded to the Collicutt Centre for the third time in less than a week on Monday (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
Facebook says Libra won't launch without US approval
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg aims to reassure Congress on Wednesday that his company won't try to evade financial regulators as it prepares its planned digital currency Libra. In prepa...
Oct 22, 2019
Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but delay likely
LONDON - For a brief moment Tuesday, Brexit was within a British prime minister's grasp. Boris Johnson won Parliament's backing for the substance of his exit deal but lost a key vote on its timing, a ...
Oct 22, 2019