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Another Canadian who served in Afghanistan files discrimination lawsuit against feds
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to combine two separate lawsuits after another Canadian-Afghan has alleged Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently t...
Sep 01, 2023
Property tax and budget chat with council - open house
Consider yourself invited to chat with Council about your 2024 budget priorities and ask budget questions:Tell us your property tax and budget prioritiesAsk property tax and budget questionsSeptember ...
Sep 01, 2023
A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note
Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety. H...
Sep 01, 2023
For a rising star in Canadian auto racing, one of the biggest challenges is off track
MONTREAL - Much like the way he moves around a racetrack, rising Canadian auto racing star Patrick Woods-Toth is quick to leave an impression. Just months since jumping from a go-kart to a race car, t...
Sep 01, 2023
New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'
OTTAWA - The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and road infrastructure at 11 border crossings between the United States and Canada following the "Freedom...
Sep 01, 2023
Duck race for Youth HQ goes Labour Day at Discovery Canyon
One of the year's most unique fundraisers is happening this Labour Day Monday.The Optimist Club of Red Deer Duck Race, in support of Youth HQ and other local youth initiatives, goes Sept. 4 at 9:30 a....
Sep 01, 2023
Central Alberta golfers to compete at 2023 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship
A number of central Alberta golfers will be competing at the 2023 Canadian Men's Senior Championship at Big Sky Golf Club in Pemberton, B.C. next week.Local golfers taking part in the national event f...
Sep 01, 2023
Province announces funding to help victims of crime access supports
The Government of Alberta is aiming to make it easier for the victims of crime to get the help they need.The province announced that it will spend $7 million over the next two years through the Specia...
Sep 01, 2023
Spain legal panel opens case against suspended soccer chief over World Cup kiss, reports say
MADRID (AP) - A Spanish government legal panel is opening a case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales, the state news agency Efe said. Rubiales has come in for a storm of criticism and calls f...
Sep 01, 2023
CF Montreal set to meet familiar faces against visiting Columbus Crew
MONTREAL - CF Montreal will run into some familiar faces when Columbus Crew pays a visit to Stade Saputo on Saturday. Former head coach Wilfried Nancy and centre back Rudy Camacho will be returning fo...
Sep 01, 2023