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Alleged Chinese spy at Hydro-Québec formally charged, considered flight risk
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former employee of Quebec's hydro utility made a first appearance in court Tuesday on charges that he fraudulently obtained a trade secret for the benefit of China, and he was orde...
Nov 15, 2022

Inspired by father's experience with homelessness, Bowls for Bellies raises over $30,000 for Mustard Seed program
A hungry person thinks of eating a bowl of soup until the bottom can be seen. But for many kids, the bottom of the bowl is all they've ever known. Red Deer's second Bowls for Bellies Soup Cook-Off, he...
Nov 15, 2022

Red Deer Games Foundation now accepting applications for financial assistance for local athletes
The Red Deer Games Foundation is now accepting applications for financial assistance for Red Deer and area athletes. Officials say The Foundation provides financial assistance to individuals demonstra...
Nov 15, 2022

Montreal COVID response had negative 'collateral impacts' on population, report finds
MONTREAL - The COVID-19 pandemic and the health measures brought in to limit it caused widespread collateral impacts that disproportionately harmed the most vulnerable, Montreal's public health direct...
Nov 15, 2022

Missing: Kristina Fagala, 48, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Kristina Fagala has been located. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Nov 15, 2022

Non-disclosure agreements complicate safe sport reporting in Canada
TORONTO - The past few months have seen an outpouring of Canadian athletes decrying the maltreatment and abuse experienced in their sports. But how many other athletes have been silenced by non-disclo...
Nov 15, 2022

Saskatchewan mother accused of faking death, fleeing the country faces more charges
SASKATOON - An Indigenous woman from Saskatoon who was arrested in the United States after police say she faked her own death is facing more charges in Canada. The 48-year-old woman and her seven-year...
Nov 15, 2022

Another busy construction season wrapping up in Ponoka
Another busy construction season is wrapping up in Ponoka with numerous roadway, sidewalk and other community improvements now completed over the past few months. Town officials say the 51 Avenue road...
Nov 15, 2022

Canada's Brooke Henderson plans to play in LPGA season finale despite injured back
NAPLES, Fla. - Canada's Brooke Henderson is planning to tough it out for the final event of the LPGA Tour season. Henderson offered no explanation when she withdrew from the Pelican Women's Championsh...
Nov 15, 2022

US Catholic bishops elect Timothy Broglio as new president
BALTIMORE (AP) - Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Military Services, who oversees Catholic ministries to the U.S. armed forces, was elected Tuesday as the new president of the U.S. Conference of Cath...
Nov 15, 2022