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Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP
OTTAWA - Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of the online group "Diagolon," has been arrested in Nova Scotia on charges related to an allegation of assault in Saskatchewan from last year. The Nova Scotia R...
Sep 28, 2022
Judge Watch: Boone moves Yankees slugger to DH spot as he tries for homer No. 61
TORONTO - With the American League East title in the bag, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has more flexibility to tinker with his lineup and get players rested ahead of the post-season. Some of his regula...
Sep 28, 2022
Lacombe consulting public on offsite levy increases
The City of Lacombe is launching consultations on offsite levy rates.According to a release, the consultation plan aims inform the public and consult with landowners and developers before council's fi...
Sep 28, 2022
Red Deer's Oktoberfest is back on Saturday for lovers of beer and dancing
Cheers to this weekend in lederhosen with a stein of beer at Red Deer's Oktoberfest on Saturday.On October 1, Spirit of Red Deer and Westerner Park are hosting the event at Exhibition Hall (4847A 19 S...
Sep 28, 2022
$1.12B energy partnership announced with 23 Indigenous communities
The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), a provincial government body, announced Wednesday it is supporting 23 Indigenous communities to buy into seven Enbridge-owned pipelines.The ene...
Sep 28, 2022
CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier says...
Sep 28, 2022
Newfoundland fishers face livelihood questions after Fiona storm damage
ROSE BLANCHE-HARBOUR LE COU, N.L. - Colourful fishing stages bobbed in the water by Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou Tuesday as Cliff Bateman watched from his property. Days earlier, the picturesque buildi...
Sep 28, 2022
RDP can now offer 5 new micro-credentials
Red Deer Polytechnic has been granted the ability to offer five new micro-credentials.Over the next 24 months, RDP's Extended Education department will begin to offer the following micro-credential pr...
Sep 28, 2022
Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes
CALGARY - A family doctor in Calgary has filed a human rights complaint over Ottawa's decision to no longer require masks on airplanes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federal government has ann...
Sep 28, 2022
Canada's lack of Indo-Pacific strategy leaves business in the dark: book
OTTAWA - Business leaders and former diplomats are pushing the Trudeau government to finally release its long-awaited strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. A new book urges the Liberals to outline its...
Sep 28, 2022