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Father of fallen Canadian soldier of two minds on Biden's pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - The outspoken father of a Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2006 says he's conflicted about the decision to pull U.S. troops out of the war-weary country. Jim Davis, of Bridgewate...
Apr 15, 2021

Charities hope Liberals' budget lends helping hand as sector eyes long recovery
OTTAWA - Canada's charities are hoping the Liberals extend them a helping hand in net week's budget as the sector faces the possibility of a prolonged road to recovery, even after the economy reopens....
Apr 15, 2021

Coronavirus hug image named World Press Photo of the Year
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A photo symbolizing "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" was named...
Apr 15, 2021

Canadian team sits sixth after opening day of World Team Trophy in Japan
OSAKA, Japan - Canada's figure skating team is at the bottom of the standings after the first day of the six-team ISU World Team Trophy. The Canadians, who are competing in their first live event in a...
Apr 15, 2021

Catholic school division launches community engagement website
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) has launched a new website in an effort to engage and communicate with community stakeholders. "The well-being and success of the children and young people t...
Apr 15, 2021

Penhold offering household use access to multiplex fitness centre
Establishing a household-use facility rental program has allowed management at the Penhold Multiplex Fitness Centre to avoid a third shut-down after the government announced tightened restrictions on ...
Apr 15, 2021

Leylah Annie Fernandez, Rebecca Marino lead Canada vs Serbia in Billie Jean King Cup
KRALJEVO, Serbia - Leylah Annie Fernandez and Rebecca Marino will play the singles matches for Canada in a Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie against host Serbia on Friday and Saturday. Fernandez, the t...
Apr 15, 2021

Clearview Public Schools raises thousands for cancer research
Results from the 2021 Terry Fox School Run are now in and Clearview Public School students have once again, inspired and made the community proud. District officials say Clearview Public Schools is pr...
Apr 15, 2021

Lacombe city council streamlines outdoor patio approvals
Lacombe city council has passed a streamlined outdoor patio approval process in support of local businesses affected by recent provincial public health orders. Officials say the goal is to create more...
Apr 15, 2021

Pact allowing Canada to return refugees to United States is constitutional: court
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has found that a pact between Ottawa and Washington to turn back asylum-seekers entering Canada from the United States does not violate the Charter of Rights and F...
Apr 15, 2021