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Irony prevails at Benetton, transparent femininity at Prada
MILAN - The frills are on at Milan Fashion Week, where "pretty" is womenswear watchword of the next cold weather season. Embellishments appeared even on brands known for their spare lines, mostly in t...
Feb 20, 2020
Two arrested behind the wheels of stolen vehicles early Wednesday
Two people are in police custody after being discovered behind the wheels of two stolen vehicles in Red Deer on Wednesday morning.Red Deer RCMP say it was about 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 19 when they located...
Feb 20, 2020
2010 leader John Furlong urges Vancouver to bid for 2030 Winter Games
While Vancouver celebrates the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the man who co-led the bid and headed the organizing committee wants the city to do...
Feb 20, 2020
Desmond inquiry looks at how Afghanistan veteran legally obtained firearm
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. - Just over a year before Lionel Desmond bought a Soviet-era semi-automatic rifle and killed three members of his family and himself, the mentally ill former soldier was forced ...
Feb 20, 2020
Kin Clubs celebrate century of service to local communities
Decades of strong support from Red Deer's Kin Clubs and their positive impacts on the community were celebrated at City Hall on Thursday. Mayor Tara Veer and members of the local Kinsmen, Kinettes and...
Feb 20, 2020 Mayor Tara Veer (left) is joined by members of the Red Deer Kinsmen in council chambers Thursday morning to raise the organization's flag in honouring Founder's Day on Feb. 20, 2020. (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
N.L. Premier Dwight Ball denies he's walking away as going gets tough
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As he prepares to step down as premier of a province facing what has been described as a fiscal crisis, Newfoundland and Labrador's Dwight Ball says he feels "great" about his ...
Feb 20, 2020
Race for championship round tightens at Tournament of Hearts
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The "pool of death" defending champion Chelsea Carey predicted for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is living up to its billing. Carey's Team Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchew...
Feb 20, 2020
Paul Mason out as Superintendent at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
A sudden change in leadership has taken place at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS).On Thursday, District officials issued the following statement:"The Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Board...
Feb 20, 2020 (Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)
Ottawa supports heavy fuel ban for Arctic; northerners seek compensation
The federal government has announced it will support an international ban on environmentally damaging heavy fuel oils in Arctic shipping. The backing, released during meetings on the issue i...
Feb 20, 2020
Ex-Quebec media star Eric Salvail tells trial sex assault accusations 'bizarre'
MONTREAL - Former Quebec talk show host Eric Salvail is categorically denying the accusations made against him by a one-time co-worker. The fallen television star told his trial today the claims ...
Feb 20, 2020