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Alberta testing take-home kits to screen for cervical cancer
Officials look to make it easier for Albertans to detect the early signs of cervical cancer.The Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Precision Labs have launched a pilot pr...
Sep 26, 2024
Sentencing date set for Sylvan Lake man charged in alleged 2.6M fraud case dating back years
A sentencing date has been set for a Sylvan Lake man accused of defrauding over $2.6 million from investors who thought they were buying into a "revolutionary fracking product." Dane Michael Skinner, ...
Sep 26, 2024
Elite Series pros Gustafson, Gallant, part of Canadian team at Pan-Am fishing event
They compete as individuals on the Elite Series, but professional anglers Jeff Gustafson and Cooper Gallant are teaming up to represent Canada. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., and Gallant, of Bowmanville,...
Sep 26, 2024
Harris blasts proposals for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia during Zelenskyy meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris said calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia were "dangerous and unacceptable" as she met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday....
Sep 26, 2024
Toronto Raptors sign Jahmi'us Ramsey, finalize training camp roster
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jahmi'us Ramsey, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ramsey averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 17.3 minutes in seven ...
Sep 26, 2024
Grassroots organization sounds alarm about Rocky Hospital, AHS policies
A local, grassroots effort is sounding the alarm about operating rooms at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre sitting empty while local patients suffer and health professionals flee to greener past...
Sep 26, 2024
X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge's orders, source says
SAO PAULO (AP) - In the high-stakes showdown between the world's richest man and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Elon Musk blinked. Musk's social media site X has complied with Alexandre de Moraes'...
Sep 26, 2024
Chamber members holding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremonies
The Red Deer and District Chamber invites residents to honour National Day For Truth and Reconciliation by attending its members' events.The Red Deer Native Friendship Society is hosting an Honouring ...
Sep 26, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters aiming to raise funds and find mentors at weekend BBQ
The community is invited to a fundraising barbecue for Youth HQ and the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program on September 28.Food will be available by donation, and there will be activities for all...
Sep 26, 2024
RDP welder takes home bronze at international skill demonstration
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) welding journeyperson Ben Rainforth earned a bronze medal and demonstrated his world class welding knowledge and skills at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France.L...
Sep 26, 2024