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Veer: 2019 another challenging year for Red Deer
A year ago, Tara Veer described 2018 as one of the most difficult years of her political career. So with another eventful (in more ways than one) 12 months in the books, what does Red Deer's mayor hav...
Dec 30, 2019
Canadian international Fraser Aird released by Scottish club for rude gesture
Scotland's Cove Rangers FC has released Canadian international Fraser Aird after he was caught on camera making a rude gesture from the stands at Sunday's Old Firm Derby. "Cove Rangers FC is aware of ...
Dec 30, 2019
Wetaskiwin RCMP investigating fatal pedestrian collision
RCMP are investigating a collision that has claimed the life of a good samaritan.On Dec. 28 at 6:40 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian on Highways 616 an...
Dec 30, 2019
Montreal airport refuellers vote in favour of New Year's Day strike
The workers in charge of refuelling planes at Montreal's Trudeau and Mirabel airports could walk off the job on New Year's Day, threatening to disrupt the busy holiday travel season. The Internat...
Dec 30, 2019
Make safe driving your resolution in 2020
Officials with Alberta Transportation are encouraging Albertans to practice safe driving in the New Year.The safety of Albertans is touted as the top priority for the government. Even so, Albertans ar...
Dec 30, 2019
Hedman, Binnington, Tavares named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay defenceman Victor Hedman, St. Louis goaltender Jordan Binnington and Toronto centre John Tavares are the N-H-L's three stars of the week. Hedman led the league with eigh...
Dec 30, 2019
Plane crash kills 5, including LSU coach's daughter-in-law
ATLANTA - A small plane en route to a college football playoff game crashed into a post office parking lot in Louisiana shortly after takeoff Saturday, killing five people, including a well-known spor...
Dec 30, 2019
Pilot shortage can't be addressed by existing programs, documents suggest
OTTAWA - Federal officials combing through skills training programs have concluded major changes are needed if they're to be used to address a shortage of airline pilots. A July briefing not...
Dec 30, 2019
Mikheyev recovering in hospital, expected to miss at least 3 months after laceration injury
NEWARK, United States - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Saturday that Ilya Mikheyev had successful surgery to repair an artery and tendons in his wrist that were severed during the team's ga...
Dec 30, 2019
Canadian men to play Iceland in January international soccer friendly
TORONTO - Canada, bidding to add much-needed FIFA ranking points, will play Iceland in a men's international soccer friendly on Jan. 15. The game will take place in Irvine, Calif., at the Or...
Dec 30, 2019