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Former Harrods' owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies at 94
LONDON (AP) - Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of the famed Harrods department store in London whose son was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died, his family said. He was 94. Al Fayed, a ...
Sep 01, 2023
Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case
ATLANTA (AP) - Rudy Giuliani on Friday pleaded not guilty to Georgia charges that accuse him of trying, along with former President Donald Trump and others, to illegally overturn the results of the 20...
Sep 01, 2023
Recognizing Alberta’s volunteers
Officials with the Alberta government note there is still time to nominate people for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards and recognize Albertans making a lasting impact in their communities.Governm...
Sep 01, 2023
Board nominations now open for Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
In accordance with the bylaws and policies of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations are now open for the 2023 - 2024 Board of Directors. Candidate Nominations are required for t...
Sep 01, 2023
Province says new report helps improve safety on Alberta campuses
Provincial government officials say the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Alberta Post-secondary Education report will inform new safety strategies and support survivors on campus. The government an...
Sep 01, 2023
Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean gets 18 years in prison, tying for longest sentence in Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying the record for the l...
Sep 01, 2023
Blue Jays activate right-hander Chad Green from 60-day injured list
Right-hander Chad Green has been reinstated by the Toronto Blue Jays from the 60-day injured list. Green is set to join the Blue Jays for the first time this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery...
Sep 01, 2023
Another Canadian who served in Afghanistan files discrimination lawsuit against feds
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to combine two separate lawsuits after another Canadian-Afghan has alleged Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently t...
Sep 01, 2023
Property tax and budget chat with council - open house
Consider yourself invited to chat with Council about your 2024 budget priorities and ask budget questions:Tell us your property tax and budget prioritiesAsk property tax and budget questionsSeptember ...
Sep 01, 2023
A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note
Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety. H...
Sep 01, 2023