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rdnewsNOW: In conversation with Premier Jason Kenney
From the Cambridge Hotel in Red Deer on July 20, 2021, rdnewsNOW talked on-on-one with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.Find start points for interview segments at the following time-markers:1: 0:00 - Ope...
Jul 23, 2021
Canucks send No. 9 pick to Coyotes for Ekman-Larsson, Garland in blockbuster trade
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have dealt their first-round pick in Friday's draft to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for right-winger Conor Garland and defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The trade a...
Jul 23, 2021
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price out 10-12 weeks after knee surgery
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say star goaltender Carey Price is expected to be out for 10 to 12 weeks after having knee surgery Friday. The club announced the news in a statement saying the proce...
Jul 23, 2021
Alberta Health Services says 98 per cent of beds open, closures no cause for alarm
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services says the current spate of hospital bed closures is minimal, not unusual and isn't affecting patient care.Deb Gordon, who is the chief operating officer for AHS, says...
Jul 23, 2021
Novak Djokovic withdrawing from National Bank Open: tournament director
MONTREAL - Tennis Canada says a slew of top players have withdrawn from the 2021 National Bank Open. The tournament, formerly known as the Rogers Cup, is set to begin Aug. 6 in Montreal, Que. Novak Dj...
Jul 23, 2021
NDP, Grande Prairie parents and child care providers call for $10/day child care
The Opposition NDP visited Grande Prairie parents and child care providers Friday to call for Alberta to work with the federal government in implementing $10/day child care.Just before the official op...
Jul 23, 2021
Orka rescinds bid for Invest Medicine Hat contract
UPDATE- Orka Management Group has rescinded its proposal to the City of Medicine Hat to take over Invest Medicine Hat.The decision comes after more than a week of public outcry and allegations of a co...
Jul 23, 2021
Ranging Bull: 'Barney' eludes capture days after farm escape
MASTIC, N.Y. (AP) - An escaped bull has eluded capture for several days on Long Island despite searchers employing a helicopter and night-vision equipment along with attempts to lure the roaming anima...
Jul 23, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps to join Toronto FC, CF Montreal in playing at home next month
Major League Soccer says all three Canadian teams will host August matches in their home stadiums. Toronto FC has already held two matches at BMO Field this month with CF Montreal staging one at Saput...
Jul 23, 2021
Sabres add 1st-round pick in trading Ristolainen to Flyers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres launched their offseason overhaul Friday by trading veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers. Buffalo acquired fifth-year defenseman Rob...
Jul 23, 2021