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Refugee group says Ottawa will help bring 600 LGBTQ Afghans to Canada
OTTAWA - An LGBTQ refugee group says Ottawa is helping resettle 600 Afghans to Canada who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Earlier this week, Toronto-based R...
Dec 22, 2022
Albertans reminded to protect information online following account breaches
Following a recent breach of several individual accounts, the provincial government is reminding Albertans to protect their personal information when working online.They say cybersecurity monitoring o...
Dec 22, 2022
'Cousin Eddie' display in Kentucky leads to police response
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A "Cousin Eddie" display in Kentucky apparently looked a little too real and police were called to check it out. After receiving the call, a dispatcher described the scene t...
Dec 22, 2022
The Mustard Seed hosting 5-day event for drop-in guests
This Christmas we have a special 5-Day event for our drop in guests from December 19-23, and a 7-Day event for our shelter guests from December 19-25. We will serve our Christmas community meal on Dec...
Dec 22, 2022
Province announces $26M for Persons with Developmental Disabilities program
The Alberta government is addressing staffing challenges and rising operational costs in the social sector with a further $26 million in support this year.The government says thousands of Albertans re...
Dec 22, 2022
Ottawa move to seize millions from Russian oligarch could test Charter: trade lawyer
OTTAWA - Canada's attempt to seize and forfeit a Russian oligarch's holdings could be a major test of how Ottawa balances sanctions and Charter rights. This week, Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly said she...
Dec 22, 2022
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame members receive QEII Jubilee medals
Several honoured members of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (ASHoF) received Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals for Sport recently.An approximate 70,000 of the medals are being given to Albert...
Dec 22, 2022
Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Association and community raise $12,600 for scholarships
Community members and the Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Association (RDPAA) raised $12,600 for student scholarships during the Sweaters for Scholarships initiative.Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) officials s...
Dec 22, 2022
Probation and a suspended sentence for Red Deer woman charged in Rocky armed robbery
One of two people charged following an armed robbery in Rocky Mountain House this year has been given a suspended sentence and 12 months of probation.Nycole Martin, 23, of Red Deer, was sentenced in R...
Dec 22, 2022
AHS completing rollout of FAST program to help patients get quicker referrals and procedures
A new program will help Albertans find a urologist or orthopedic surgeon quicker.The program, called FAST, or Alberta Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment, enables family doctors and other prov...
Dec 22, 2022