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Family Connections workers aid student mental wellness

VULCAN -- Connections are critical for those looking to get ahead in the business world. They're also proving invaluable in putting students in the best position to succeed in the classroom.After hiri...

Dec 01, 2019 Family Connections worker Katie West, left, with leadership students from County Central High School at the recent Headstrong Summit, a mental health awareness initiative

Hyperloop line from YYC to YEG via Red Deer needs provincial commitment

RED DEER -- From Calgary to Edmonton with a stop in Red Deer, all in under 30 minutes?A Toronto company founded in 2015 believes they're close to making that a reality with their innovative hyperloop ...

Dec 01, 2019 Hyperlink mock-up from Transpod.com

Lessons learned as Ron MacLean visits home for Hometown Hockey

RED DEER -- It's no secret that the past few weeks have been tumultuous for Ron MacLean.His 34-year on-air partnership with Don Cherry came to a sudden end following Cherry's controversial comments th...

Dec 01, 2019 Ron MacLean - (Rogers Hometown Hockey promotional photo)

Saskatoon hands Lethbridge a loss in shoot-out

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The game was fast and furious and had the crowd on their feet at the EMMAX Centre as the Saskatoon Blades were in Lethbridge.Unfortunately for 'Canes fans, it was the Blades that earn...

Nov 29, 2019 A Lethbridge Hurricanes jersey (Lethbridge Hurricanes)

Brent Sutter responds to allegations he abused players

RED DEER -- Rebels owner, president, general manager and head coach Brent Sutter is responding tonight to allegations he has been abusive towards players.The statement was released in response to twee...

Nov 29, 2019 Brent Sutter -- Brent Sutter (Red Deer Rebels/Rob Wallator)

Alberta Health Services planning to lay off hundreds of nurses starting in 2020

EDMONTON, AB - The United Nurses of Alberta says hundreds of registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses will be losing their jobs in the next several years.A letter from Alberta Health Servic...

Nov 29, 2019

Rebels issue statement regarding social media allegations

RED DEER -- The Red Deer Rebels have issued a statement in response to a photo shared on social media that allegedly shows underage hockey players taking part in hazing activities.Former NHL player Da...

Nov 29, 2019 Red Dear Rebels logo - RDNewsNOW

The impact of snow on a small town

MILK RIVER, AB - Milk River was one of many communities in Southern Alberta that felt the impacts of this week's major snowfall. Rey Richards, who has lived in the town for just over two years, spoke ...

Olivia Thorington Nov 29, 2019 An image of Richards' yard in Milk River (Photo courtesy Rey Richards)

Bill Peters resigns as Calgary Flames head coach

CALGARY -- Bill Peters is no longer the head coach of the Calgary Flames.Flames GM Brad Treliving announced during a media conference Friday morning that he received and accepted a letter of resignati...

Nov 29, 2019 Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters, The Canadian Press

Fatal house fire in Nobleford result of improperly disposing of smoking materials

NOBLEFORD, AB - The Coaldale Fire Department has wrapped up their investigation into a house fire that lead to one person being killed.In the morning of Saturday, November 23rd, the Nobleford and Baro...

Nov 29, 2019 Coaldale fire truck. (Lethbridge News Now)