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City of Red Deer and Red Deer County seek public input on Intermunicipal Development Plan
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County are seeking residents, business owners, and community partners to participate in shaping the future of the region through engagement opportunities for the new ...
Oct 22, 2024
Families call for inquiry after nine Indigenous people killed in police interactions
OTTAWA - Black and Indigenous women gathered in Ottawa to demand action following a spate of police-involved deaths, including nine Indigenous people who were killed in interactions with police in Aug...
Oct 22, 2024
Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general will probe all government contracts given to the company that was behind the controversial ArriveCan app. The app was created during COVID-19 to allow Canadians re...
Oct 22, 2024
Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention
OTTAWA - Abousfian Abdelrazik wiped away tears today as he told a court about being detained in Sudan two decades ago. He is suing the Canadian government for $27 million, claiming officials arranged ...
Oct 22, 2024
RDP Kings Basketball prioritizes daily growth and team cohesion to achieve success
As the preseason wraps up, Jedell Foster, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings Basketball Head Coach, is excited about the progress his team has made, particularly with the new recruits stepping up to the...
Oct 22, 2024
École Steffie Woima Elementary School honoured for support of Ukrainian evacuees
A class with Grade 1 and 2 students at cole Steffie Woima Elementary School in Sylvan Lake has been honoured for supporting Ukrainian evacuees.Last week Alberta's Parliamentary Secretary for Settlemen...
Oct 22, 2024
Bags allegedly with gun and drugs left behind by man fleeing traffic stop
A 32-year-old Red Deer man faces numerous charges following an incident with police last month.Red Deer RCMP say it was about 5:25 p.m. on Sept. 21 when they were called to assist local peace officers...
Oct 22, 2024
Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio making a difference off the pitch as well as on it
TORONTO - Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio is making a difference, 4,175 kilometres away from home. The 32-year-old Canadian international midfielder, whose parents hail from Colombia, has been work...
Oct 22, 2024
Five Things to Know: Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena. Here are five things to know ahead of the Raptors' home opener:...
Oct 22, 2024
Chad Kelly, Christophe Beaulieu named CFL's top offensive, defensive performers
TORONTO - Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly and defensive back Christophe Beaulieu of the B.C. Lions were named the CFL's top offensive and defensive performers Tuesday. Kelly took top offensiv...
Oct 22, 2024