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Trial dates scheduled for shelter in place order in central Alberta this spring
Trial dates have been scheduled for two men charged following a shelter-in-place order from police issued in Ponoka County and Maskwacis this spring.Zachary Dylan Littlechild, 31, and Stephen Bradley ...
Sep 22, 2023
Highlights from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in Canada's Parliament
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Ottawa on Friday for an official visit that included a speech to Parliament. Here are some excerpts from his address. --- "Moscow now, as always...
Sep 22, 2023
B.C. premier suspects Ottawa holding on to information about foreign interference
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he "strongly" suspects that the federal government is holding back information that could help the province protect its residents with connections t...
Sep 22, 2023
How does India's visa office suspension affect Canadian travellers?
TORONTO - The suspension of Indian visa services for Canadians this week has prompted uncertainty among many who had hoped to travel to India in the near future. The news came Thursday as India's visa...
Sep 22, 2023
Alberta responds to Prime Minister’s comments on methane
Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement Friday on the federal government's upcoming draft methane emissions regulations and Alberta's leadership in th...
Sep 22, 2023
Unattended pot on stove likely cause of small fire in Bower apartment suite, fire officials say
A fire in a Bower apartment suite on Thursday appears to have been caused by an unattended pot on a stove, according to fire officials. Tyler Pelke, Deputy Chief for Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES)...
Sep 22, 2023
Red Deer Dream Centre's first annual ‘Road to Recovery’ walk takes place September 23
The Red Deer Dream Centre (RDDC) is holding its first ever fundraising walk in support of men in recovery at the Red Deer Dream Centre. The walk on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, will be held at CrossRoads...
Sep 22, 2023
Yukon 'trying to understand the path forward' following India trade mission
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's premier says meetings in India aimed at attracting more workers to the territory went very well, but the path forward is murky after the prime minister suggested India was involve...
Sep 22, 2023
Blue Jays slugger Guerrero back in starting lineup for series opener against Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the starting lineup Friday for Toronto's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Guerrero, who missed most of the last two ...
Sep 22, 2023
Spencer Martin wants NHL goalie job in Vancouver, but in tough with DeSmith's arrival
VICTORIA - Spencer Martin's odds of landing the backup goaltending job with the Vancouver Canucks were dealt a blow this week when the National Hockey League team traded for veteran netminder Casey De...
Sep 22, 2023