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Patty Hajdu 'open' to legislating fire codes on First Nations, but money is a factor
OTTAWA - Federal Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says she remains "open" to legislating fire and building codes on First Nations, even though Ottawa has no plans to do so now. Fires have long...
Oct 06, 2022
Jaelene Tweedle to represent NDP in Red Deer-North
The race between two locals to be named the Alberta NDP's candidate for Red Deer-North ended Wednesday.Jaelene Tweedle, a former school trustee candidate and oilfield administrator, defeated former Ci...
Oct 06, 2022
Ottawa boosts matching donations for Pakistan flooding to $7.5M
OTTAWA - The federal government has more than doubled the amount of donations it will match to help the people of Pakistan recover from disastrous flooding. International Development Minister Harjit S...
Oct 06, 2022
Red Deerians invited to celebrate win as "Canada's Most Active Community" at Collicutt Centre
There's going to be a party for Red Deerians in celebration of their winning title as the "Most Active Community in Canada".On Saturday, October 15 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., citizens can enjoy free swim...
Oct 06, 2022
NHLers glad to see women moving up management ranks: 'It's amazing'
Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly appreciate the quiet moments. The ones off to the side, away from fans and media, where they get the opportunity to pick the brain of one of hockey's best-ever talent...
Oct 06, 2022
PM Justin Trudeau floats idea of replacing scandal-plagued Hockey Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government could step in and create a new national body to replace scandal-plagued Hockey Canada. Speaking in Ottawa today, Trudeau told reporters the go...
Oct 06, 2022
Toronto Arrows sign flanker Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the MLR draft
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed forward Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the August Major League Rugby draft. The 24-year-old from nearby Cobourg comes from the University of British C...
Oct 06, 2022
Sylvan Lake care centre closed until 3 p.m. Thursday
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service is closed once again.THIS SUBJECT IN-DEPTH: Mayor: Repeated closures of Sylvan Lake health facility "unacceptable"At 8 p.m. Wednesday, Alberta Health S...
Oct 06, 2022
University, college curling lags in Canadian curling scene
CALGARY - In the aftermath of missing the playoffs in February's Winter Olympics, Jennifer Jones and her teammates discussed why other countries have become so strong in international curling. The con...
Oct 06, 2022
Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Venus Williams, Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal and Killer Mike are among those set to participate in a celebration of African American business success and opportuni...
Oct 06, 2022