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Independent senators want rule changes to prevent partisan stalling on bills
OTTAWA - The largest group of independents in the Senate wants some rule changes to reflect the new reality of a less partisan chamber of sober second thought - and to rein in obstruction tactics...
Nov 30, 2019
Lessons learned as Ron MacLean comes home for Hometown Hockey
It's no secret that the past few weeks have been tumultuous for Ron MacLean.His 34-year on-air partnership with Don Cherry came to a sudden end following Cherry's controversial comments that led to hi...
Nov 30, 2019 (Rogers Hometown Hockey promotional photo)
Hyperloop line from YYC to YEG via Red Deer needs provincial commitment
From Calgary to Edmonton with a stop in Red Deer all in under 30 minutes?A Toronto company founded in 2015 believes they're close to making that a reality with their innovative hyperloop technology.Tr...
Nov 30, 2019 (Transpod.com)
Failed Tory candidates cite too much control, social issues as liabilities
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says despite considerable infighting over his future as party leader he will remain at the helm, and as a show of how he intends to broaden its app...
Nov 30, 2019
Alberta public sector union bracing for up to 5,900 government job cuts
EDMONTON - The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says the government plans to cut up to 5,900 positions as part of its plan to balance the province's budget by the 2022-23 fiscal year.AUPE ...
Nov 30, 2019
OPINION: An open letter to Health Minister Tyler Shandro
To Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health:In 2007, at the age of 18, I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease; ulcerative colitis to be exact. A multi-sport athlete and healthy young man, I had no p...
Nov 30, 2019
AHS to roll out redesigned ambulances
Nearly 420 ambulances across the province are being replaced by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Mike Plato, EMS Associate Executive Director of Business Standards and Operations Support says this follo...
Nov 30, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Woman guilty of manslaughter in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
EDMONTON - A woman accused in the death of a toddler found outside an Edmonton church has been convicted of manslaughter. Tasha-Lee Doreen Mack and the child's father, Joey Crier, were each charged wi...
Nov 30, 2019
Scheer cautions against internal fighting in speech in Conservative heartland
CALGARY - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has dismissed those calling for him to step down after last month's election loss as elites and "talking heads" who know he'll never rel...
Nov 30, 2019
City, Chamber applaud new property tax incentives for municipalities
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce are applauding the province's plan to expand property tax incentives given to municipalities this year.On Wednesday, Municipal Affair...
Nov 30, 2019 Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu announces expanded property tax incentives for municipalities. (Municipal Affairs)