3+ hour, 13+ min ago  (207+ words) A peaceful gathering called "Stand Together Against Bullying" is set to go ahead next week in Red Deer. The event, which is set for Wednesday, June 24, at 6: 30 p. m. at the amphitheatre in Bower Ponds, is for Red Deerians to show their…...

4+ hour, 40+ min ago  (290+ words) Pete Crow-Armstrong had three singles, an RBI and walked twice to extend his career-high on-base streak to 22 games, helping the Cubs win their second straight and for the sixth time in eight. Chicago's center fielder is batting. 409 during the stretch....

4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (92+ words) A rainfall warning has been issued for communities north of Red Deer, including Lacombe, Blackfalds, Ponoka, and many more. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, heavy rain with total amounts of 50 to 90 mm is expected. Officials say rain will…...

10+ hour, 5+ min ago  (208+ words) WINNIPEG " Jonathan Toews announced his retirement Friday, bringing the curtain down on a decorated NHL career that included three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals and a comeback season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. The 38-year-old centre returned to the…...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago  (132+ words) Maskwacis RCMP carried out commercial vehicle checks along Highways 2 and 611 this week, resulting in several infractions. Police say they conducted vehicle stops on June 17-18 at high-traffic locations, resulting in 17 warnings, eight school bus inspections, 26 commercial vehicle inspections, and one warrant…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago  (286+ words) Alberta RCMP are warning the public of the release of a convicted sex offender who plans to reside in Red Deer. Police say 73-year-old Terry Haskell was released on Friday after serving a custodial sentence for a conviction of sexual…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago  (175+ words) OTTAWA " The RCMP says it worked with international partners to deal a blow to cybercriminals who trick users into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate computer updates. Investigators say Soc Gholish malware " linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp…...

14+ hour ago  (222+ words) TORONTO " The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 30-year-old Toronto native signed an eight-year contract extension. Financial terms were not disclosed,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (283+ words) NEW YORK " The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023. The NHL Players" Association requested the investigation after…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (438+ words) QU'BEC " Montreal's business community is coming together to sweeten the pot in the city's bid to host a multinational defence bank, offering several floors in a planned downtown tower for the highly sought-after headquarters. A consortium of three companies " Sid…...