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Murray Sinclair to help AFN with conflict resolution after 'turmoil': national chief
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says former senator Murray Sinclair will help the organization with conflict resolution next year. Archibald announced the move tod...
Dec 06, 2022
Afghanistan aid blockade can only be fixed by changing Criminal Code: officials
OTTAWA - Federal government officials say Parliament would need to amend the Criminal Code for Canadian humanitarians to be allowed to help in Afghanistan. Senior public servants told the Senate human...
Dec 06, 2022
Winter arts and recreation programming registration begins December 13
Red Deerians can prepare to sign up for winter arts and recreation programs next week, starting Tuesday, December 13. Winter programs include swim lessons, preschool programs, fitness and wellness, ar...
Dec 06, 2022
Canadian men's curling championship makes return to Regina in 2024
REGINA - The Canadian men's curling championship is returning to Regina. Curling Canada announced Tuesday that the 2024 Brier will take place March 1-10 at the Brandt Centre. Saskatchewan's capital ha...
Dec 06, 2022
Star B.C. Lions receiver Burnham announces retirement after eight-year CFL career
VANCOUVER - B.C. Lions star receiver Bryan Burnham has announced his retirement, ending an eight-year career with the CFL franchise. Burnham, a four-time CFL all-star, had 476 receptions and 7,212 rec...
Dec 06, 2022
Funding changes for Strategic Plan in budget
Red Deer city council has removed items from the Strategic Plan funding for the 2023-24 Capital and Operating Budgets.Although council previously guided administration to allot $750,000 each in 2023 a...
Dec 06, 2022
Liberals pledge $15 million to remove Ukraine mines on anniversary of Ottawa Treaty
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is pledging to spend $15 million to remove mines in Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says the funding is meant to make the country safer after Russia has l...
Dec 06, 2022
Officers who defended Capitol from Trump supporters honored
WASHINGTON (AP) - Law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 were honored Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals nearly two years after they fought supporters of then-Presi...
Dec 06, 2022
Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims
Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price is apologizing to the victims of the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in support of a firearm rights group in the days leading up to the ann...
Dec 06, 2022
Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims
Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price is apologizing to the victims of the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in support of a firearm rights group in the days leading up to the ann...
Dec 06, 2022