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Red Deer RCMP conducting ‘full investigation’ into alleged assault at anti-racism event
Red Deer's top cop says police need to conduct a full investigation before any charges can be laid for an alleged assault at an anti-racism event in the city, despite what video circulating on social ...
Sep 22, 2020

B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
British Columbia's top doctor says she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's had to have security ...
Sep 22, 2020

County of Grande Prairie adds three new COVID-19 cases, Alberta adds 150
The Province of Alberta reported 150 new cases of COVID-19 for Monday, September 21. Of the 150 new cases found in the province on Monday, 14,264 tests were completed and active cases grew from 1,424 ...
Sep 22, 2020

Modified Northern Spirit light show going ahead
A modified version of the Northern Spirit Christmas light show will go ahead at Evergreen Park this year.Peace Draft Horse Club President Jody White says some changes have had to be made to comply wit...
Sep 22, 2020

Individual COVID-19 case confirmed at GP Composite High School
The Grande Prairie Public School Division says they have been informed by Alberta Health Services that an individual from Grande Prairie Composite High School has tested positive for COVID-19.A news r...
Sep 22, 2020

Tampa Bay Lightning succeeding in NHL playoffs by adding grit, sinew, sandpaper
EDMONTON - The Tampa Bay Lightning have turned their Stanley Cup final with the Dallas Stars into a best of five because, to quote Tampa head coach Jon Cooper and paraphrase "The Untouchable...
Sep 22, 2020

Alberta RCMP investigating after far-right groups confront anti-racism rally-goers
RED DEER, Alta. - RCMP in Alberta say they are investigating after an anti-racism rally in Red Deer turned violent on the weekend. News footage from CityTV Edmonton shows counter-protesters shov...
Sep 22, 2020

Fatigue a formidable foe as Whitecaps battle for playoff position
In the midst of an unusual season punctuated by a gruelling schedule, the Vancouver Whitecaps are taking on yet another challenge this week - game day travel. Usually the team would fly into Californi...
Sep 22, 2020

Scouting football during pandemic presents many challenges for CFL personnel
It cost the CFL it's 2020 campaign. Now the COVID-19 pandemic is creating challenges for football personnel to prepare for next season. Many CFL scouts would usually be o...
Sep 22, 2020

PM Trudeau to deliver national address on COVID-19 pandemic after throne speech
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to deliver a national address to Canadians Wednesday night after the throne speech. The Prime Minister's Office says Trudeau will speak to Canadians direc...
Sep 22, 2020