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Fed sees Wall Street stress if virus takes 'unexpected' turn
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve said Friday that Wall Street remains vulnerable to another shock if the global pandemic takes an "unexpected course" putting renewed strains on the economy and the cou...
May 15, 2020
Town of Blackfalds releases local relaunch plan
In keeping with the provincial relaunch framework announced on April 30, the Town of Blackfalds has developed its own municipal strategy that mirrors the stages the province has put in place."This rel...
May 15, 2020
CHL settles lawsuits filed by current and former players over backpay
TORONTO - The Canadian Hockey League has settled three class-action lawsuits filed by current and former junior players seeking backpay for minimum wage. The CHL - an umbrella organization for th...
May 15, 2020
Crews battle house fire in Rocky
At 5:10 a.m. Friday going into May Long Weekend, Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services received a call of a house fire in Rocky Mountain House on 59 Street Close.Three crews were quickly on scene a...
May 15, 2020
Planning continues for reopening of Ross Street Patio, museum and libraries
Reopening dates are still being determined for some of Red Deer's most notable attractions and amenities. With the reopening of many restaurants in Red Deer now underway, many residents wondering abou...
May 15, 2020
Campground expansion approved at Sandy Point RV Resort
Camping options may soon be expanding around one of central Alberta's most popular lake destinations.On Thursday, Lacombe County's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) gave its approval for a 290 stall...
May 15, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Honda Indy pushed off scheduled dates because of COVID-19
TORONTO - The Honda Indy Toronto will not be held on its scheduled dates of July 10-12. Race promoters announced the decision on Friday after the city announced it was cancelling event permits for maj...
May 15, 2020
'One Tough Cookie:' Young survivor of Saskatchewan mass killing getting better
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The family of a Saskatchewan couple and their grandson, who were slain in their home nearly seven weeks ago, say the surviving granddaughter is doing well in hospital. In a...
May 15, 2020
Alberta increases outdoor gathering limit to 50 people
The number of people allowed to gather in outdoor settings in Alberta has gone up just in time for the May Long Weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during her daily briefing on Friday that the outdoor gat...
May 15, 2020
Student classes to wrap up a week early at local divisions
Students will be getting an early start on their summer break as most local divisions are working on wrapping up classes a week earlier than scheduled. Red Deer Public Schools, Red Deer Catholic Regio...
May 15, 2020