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Quebec senator already out of Tory caucus now quits party after Poilievre victory
OTTAWA - A Quebec senator says Pierre Poilievre's first week as Conservative leader has left him "comfortable" with his decision to leave the party. Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais had endorsed former Quebec p...
Sep 16, 2022

Bouchard leaves match with injury, Marino defeated at Chennai Open
CHENNAI, India - Eugenie Bouchard left her doubles semifinal with an injury while Rebecca Marino was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the singles draw Friday at the Chennai Open tennis tournament. B...
Sep 16, 2022

Ponoka Airport gradually resuming border services
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it has been gradually resuming border services at airports still affected by the temporary measures put in place as a result of COVID-19. Today, the CBSA ...
Sep 16, 2022

Ice cream fundraiser for program helping vulnerable women this Saturday in Red Deer
The cooling temperatures are not the end of fun gatherings in Red Deer and the new "Cold Treats for Warm Feets" fundraiser is proving just that this Saturday.On September 17 from 12 - 5 p.m., the Ross...
Sep 16, 2022

Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for queen's funeral
LONDON - The outpouring of public mourning and affection for Queen Elizabeth II is taking place against the backdrop of an "unprecedented" security operation that is only expected to grow larger as wo...
Sep 16, 2022

The Grand Parade set for Red Deer September 17th
Central Albertans are being encouraged to take part in a special parade aimed at supporting local seniors.The Grand Parade on Saturday, September 17, 2022, is in support of Bridges Community Living an...
Sep 16, 2022

More charges laid in connection with Coutts border blockade
More charges have been laid in connection to the blockade at the Coutts border in February 2022.The Alberta RCMP says three more individuals have been charged as the investigation into the activities ...
Sep 16, 2022

West Virginia governor Justice signs abortion ban into law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Friday signed into law a ban on abortions at all stages of pregnancy, making West Virginia the second state to enact a law prohibiting the proce...
Sep 16, 2022

Red Deer RCMP seek assistance in locating suspects involved in a shooting
Red Deer RCMP are seeking information about two individuals believed to be involved in a shooting on Aug. 12, 2022. Around 11:30 p.m., Keehoo Rick Cardinal, a 40-year-old resident of Red Deer, and an ...
Sep 16, 2022

Red Deer man charged with porn-related offenses
Authorities have charged a 72-year-old Red Deer man with multiple child porn-related offenses.ALERT spokesman Mike Tucker confirms to rdnewsNOW that on Aug. 25, police, including local RCMP, seized a ...
Sep 16, 2022