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Penhold presents awards to four volunteer firefighters
Four members of Penhold's volunteer fire department were honoured by the Town this week for their outstanding committment to their duties.As last year's ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic, Act...
Feb 16, 2022

$2.5 million announced to reduce sexual violence on Alberta post-secondary campuses
Alberta's government is agreeing with student leaders from across the province that more needs to be done to address sexual violence in campus communities.Advanced Education is investing $2.5 million ...
Feb 16, 2022

CPNewsAlert: Protesters pack up, head out to end blockade at Manitoba-U. S. border
EMERSON, Man. - Protesters blocking a busy border crossing in southern Manitoba have packed up and traffic is flowing again. RCMP say they worked out a deal with the demonstrators to end the blockade ...
Feb 16, 2022

RDP Athletes of the Week: Feb. 14
It's time again for the week's RDP Athletes of the Week. If you missed the results from this week's games, you can read that story here.1. Nicole Homan - Queens Curling Hometown - Red Deer, Alberta Ba...
Feb 16, 2022

RDP Athletics Recap: Feb. 10-14
Game recaps can be found at the RDP Athletics website.Curling | Saturday, February 12 | Bonspiel #2 | The Pidherney Centre The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Curling team went 4-0 on its home ice. The Que...
Feb 16, 2022

Brazil mudslides from torrential rains kill at least 58
PETROPOLIS, Brazil (AP) - The death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 58, local authorities said Wednesday. The cit...
Feb 16, 2022

Alberta looking for contractors to build new highway rest areas
The provincial government is searching for interested parties to develop up to 18 highway rest areas across the province.Following extensive feedback from municipalities and the trucking industry over...
Feb 16, 2022

Arrows sign Canadian international back Brock Webster to help fill injury void
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. Toronto (0-2-0) visit NOLA Gold on Saturday in Major Lea...
Feb 16, 2022

2nd officer testifying in federal trial over Floyd killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A second former Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing has taken the stand at their trial. J. Alexander Kueng is test...
Feb 16, 2022

Towing industry concerned for safety and business after Emergencies Act issued
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Two associations representing the towing industry in Ontario and Alberta say expecting operators to clear blockades under the Emergencies Act is easier said than done. Mark Gr...
Feb 16, 2022