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Joly says Canada bars any Canadian-made arms from reaching Gaza
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Ottawa prohibits any Canadian-made weapons from reaching the Gaza Strip. Her comments come weeks after the U.S. announced plans to send Quebec-made a...
Sep 10, 2024
New MAG exhibitions explore human relationships with animals and the land
Two new exhibitions have made a temporary home of the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery."Orphan Well Woes" by Alana Bartol is a thought-provoking, interactive multi-media exhibition that highlights the ...
Sep 10, 2024
Canada's Achonwa made assistant coach of Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team
ANN ARBOR - Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women's basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development. Achonwa was Canada's captain at the recently complet...
Sep 10, 2024
Family of murdered Quebec police sergeant pleased with coroner's investigation
MONTREAL - The family of a murdered Quebec provincial police sergeant says it welcomes the recommendations of a coroner's report into her death. Maureen Breau's relatives watched today's news conferen...
Sep 10, 2024
Israel releases video of a Gaza tunnel where it says Hamas militants killed 6 hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military on Tuesday released video footage of a Gaza tunnel where it says six hostages were recently killed by Hamas. The video shows a low, narrow passageway deep undergr...
Sep 10, 2024
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number. Health ...
Sep 10, 2024
Lions running back Mackie, Stamps lineman Rose, Elks O-line named to CFL honour roll
TORONTO - B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were named to the CFL's honour roll on Tuesday. They were recognize...
Sep 10, 2024
Opposition criticizes Montreal mayor for blocking comments on social media accounts
MONTREAL - Montreal's Opposition leader is criticizing Mayor Valrie Plante for restricting access to her social media accounts. Aref Salem says Plante and her party, Projet Montral, are limiting Montr...
Sep 10, 2024
Red Deer to host Alberta Provincial Citizens on Patrol AGM
Alberta Provincial Citizens on Patrol (ACOPA) is hosting a workshop and annual general meeting, which the Red Deer chapter is hosting for the very first time.The meeting will be held at the Baymont Ho...
Sep 10, 2024
Man charged in Red Deer drug and firearms bust, ordered to stand trial
One of three people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, has been ordered to stand trial. Brandon Caleb Robertson, 28, was orde...
Sep 10, 2024