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Red Deer with 318 active COVID-19 cases, another death
Red Deer has climbed back above the 300-mark when it comes to active COVID-19 cases. Thursday's numbers from the province show the city with 318 active cases, an increase of 39 from Wednesday. It's Re...
Apr 15, 2021
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use. "The terms of referen...
Apr 15, 2021
New $11M fibre line to connect N.W.T. community to high-speed internet
Homes in What in the North Slave region of the Northwest Territories are to have access to high-speed internet by the end of this year. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal announced $11 million in co...
Apr 15, 2021
Proposed law in Montana to restart lethal injections falls short by narrow margin
HELENA, Mont. - The Montana senate has narrowly defeated a bill that would have removed obstacles that prevent the state from resuming executions. The decision directly affects Canadian Ronald Smith, ...
Apr 15, 2021
MLS season starts with hopes of returning to normalcy
Major League Soccer embarks on the 2021 season with a new labour agreement in hand, the return of two big stars, a new team in Austin, Texas, and lessons learned from 2020. There still won't be full c...
Apr 15, 2021
Urban Aboriginal Voices Society invites public to virtual Community Gathering
Red Deer's Urban Aboriginal Voices Society (UAVS) wants to get back on track with strengthening the community.Its seventh annual Community Gathering takes place Friday and Saturday, concluding with th...
Apr 15, 2021
Family of slain Bowden mother urges end to stigma around domestic violence
The family of a central Alberta woman murdered last month is urging families to have tough conversations about domestic violence.Kirsten O'Donoghue (Gardner) was found dead in her Bowden apartment on ...
Apr 15, 2021
Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
OTTAWA - Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says any changes to modernize the employment insurance system won't be done without considering the financial impact on workers and employers. She also sa...
Apr 15, 2021
Canadian Grand Prix remains on F1 schedule for time being, despite report
MONTREAL - The Canadian Grand Prix remains on the Formula One schedule for the 2021 season at least for the time being, but there's a chance it could be cancelled soon. On Thursday morning, a report b...
Apr 15, 2021
RDC Students’ Association targets 'period poverty'
Vulnerable individuals in Red Deer now have greater access to free 'period products', thanks to a generous donation of pads and other menstrual supplies to Turning Point from Red Deer College Students...
Apr 15, 2021