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Spartan Race comes to Red Deer this weekend; sole stop in Alberta
The much-attended Spartan Race is returning to Red Deer this weekend as its sole stop in Alberta. From July 22-23, Heritage Ranch (6300 Cronquist Dr.) will be transformed into a mud-filled obstacle co...
Jul 20, 2023
Netanyahu visit to Canada 'not on the table,' says PM Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not currently planning to join the American president in inviting his Israeli counterpart for a visit. Trudeau is slated to speak with Israel's Prime ...
Jul 20, 2023
To the rescue: Food waste diversion organization launches in Red Deer
A new organization in Red Deer hopes to prevent food waste in an innovative way.The Leftovers Foundation officially expanded into Red Deer this week after successful launches in Edmonton, Calgary and ...
Jul 20, 2023
Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after wildfires claimed three lives last week. A nine-year-old boy fro...
Jul 20, 2023
Barrett Jarosch leads Alberta Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in Edmonton
Two rounds are now in the books at the 2023 Alberta Men's Mid-Amateur Championship at the Windermere Golf and Country Club in Edmonton.On a mostly windless, hot day on Wednesday, Barrett Jarosch of th...
Jul 20, 2023
Multiple homes threatened by growing St. Mary's River fire in southeastern B.C.
An evacuation order has been expanded and an evacuation alert has been issued for multiple homes in southeastern B.C., as the St. Mary's River wildfire continues to rage out of control. Late Wednesday...
Jul 20, 2023
Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to New York City to sing the praises of democratic values and Europe's ongoing efforts to defend them. Trudeau is expected to take part in the Worl...
Jul 20, 2023
University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor. The university says Bacon will ...
Jul 20, 2023
Quebec police watchdog investigates death of man who allegedly fired at officers
MONTREAL - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who allegedly got into a shootout with provincial police officers on Wednesday. The watchdog - known as the BEI - says police re...
Jul 20, 2023
Russia seeks a 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny in closed trial, ally says
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 20 years in prison on extremism charges, his ally Ivan Zhdanov said Thursday. Accor...
Jul 20, 2023