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Malaysia's old party, Mahathir, lose ground to poll rivals
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia's graft-tainted coalition that had ruled the country for decades was losing ground to rival Malay blocs but could still return to power depending on post-electio...
Nov 19, 2022

Wolf Creek Public Schools sets grade configuration and boundary for new Blackfalds school setup
Plans for a new high school in Blackfalds are falling into place.Wolf Creek Public Schools announced this week that Iron Ridge Secondary Campus will officially start as a grade 9-12 school when it ope...
Nov 19, 2022

Red Deer & District Community Foundation recognized for grantmaking efforts
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) earned new recognition this month for its tireless efforts.The organization is the recipient of the 2022 Grantmaker of the Year award from the ...
Nov 19, 2022

Chinook's Edge, Red Deer Catholic receive funding for joint mental health pilot
A $1.46 million allotment of provincial dollars is helping to launch a mental health pilot project at Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS).The pilot, in...
Nov 19, 2022

Fournier Beaudry and Soerensen capture first Grand Prix ice dance victory in Japan
SAPPORO, Japan - Canadian ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen won gold at the NHK Trophy on Saturday, for their first victory on the ISU Grand Prix figure skating circuit. It w...
Nov 19, 2022

Canada hurting ahead of World Cup opener in Qatar against No. 2 Belgium
UMM ALL 'AL, Qatar - Canada coach John Herdman had a bleak medical update Saturday with goalkeeper Milan Borjan and midfielder Stephen Eustaquio joining star Alphonso Davies as question marks for the ...
Nov 19, 2022

Maldives minister: negotiators reach deal on climate fund
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) - Negotiators say they have struck a potential breakthrough deal on the thorniest issue of United Nations climate talks, creation of a fund for compensating poor nations th...
Nov 19, 2022

P.E.I. woman scrambles to save beloved horse from slaughterhouse
Tyra Perry sat bolt upright in her bed early on Nov. 4. She says her hands shook as she held her phone and read the message: Mittcent Vangogh, the gentle racehorse she had grown to love, was being tak...
Nov 19, 2022

Australian punter Haggerty could be secret weapon in Grey Cup for Argos
REGINA - John Haggerty could be the Toronto Argonauts' secret weapon Sunday. The Australian-born punter will complete his first CFL season trying to help Toronto defeat Winnipeg in the Grey Cup at Mos...
Nov 19, 2022

Here’s how Canada stacks up against other countries when it comes to high inflation
OTTAWA - Decades-high inflation has Canadians worried about the rising cost of living, but as gloomy as things may seem, Canada appears to be faring better than many other major economies. Its nationa...
Nov 19, 2022