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Law Enforcement Torch Run's 'Free Our Finest' event returns to Red Deer
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Alberta is ready to make their return to events as they partner with Walmart for Free Our Finest. From August 27 to 29, the Parkland Mall Walm...
Aug 19, 2021
Sylvan Lake man wins $500,020 in Lotto Max draw
Ross Fraser of Sylvan Lake has been playing Lotto Max for a long time, and his dedication has finally paid off.A ticket Fraser bought for the June 22 draw was a winner to the tune of $500,020.He said ...
Aug 19, 2021
Back to class means more donations needed for Tools for School
A local program which collects school supplies is once again putting out the call for donations.Tools for School, which is facilitated by the Central Alberta Women's Outreach Centre, is done in partne...
Aug 19, 2021
Province announces $154M for continuing care in Indigenous communities
The Government of Alberta announced Thursday it is investing $154 million under its Continuing Care Capital Program to help Indigenous communities.The program offers one-time grants to support the bui...
Aug 19, 2021
City puts out call to artists for Corridor Gallery
The Corridor Community Gallery invites exhibition proposals from individual artists and groups representing diverse artistic practices and experience levels. Proposals and exhibition ideas are welcome...
Aug 19, 2021
Michener, Dawe rec facilities to undergo maintenance
The Michener Aquatic Centre will close for annual maintenance Sunday, August 22 to Monday, September 6, 2021.The maintenance shutdown allows staff an opportunity to conduct a thorough inspection and m...
Aug 19, 2021
Soccer triumph galvanizes Canadian women's hockey team ahead of world championship
CALGARY - Canada's women's hockey team is bent on replicating the success of its soccer counterparts on the world stage. The hockey players were up early at their Calgary hotel and glued to the dining...
Aug 19, 2021
No rest for De Grasse, who will be back on the track in the Prefontaine Classic
Neighbours lined the streets leading to Andre De Grasse's house in Jacksonville, Fla., their lawns adorned with signs of congratulations. They clapped and waved as Canada's sprint star returned home f...
Aug 19, 2021
CONCACAF announces two new major women's soccer tournaments
Two major women's tournaments for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean will debut over the next three years, the region's governing body of soccer announced Thursday. The inaugural CON...
Aug 19, 2021
COVID-19: Quebec minister slams anti-vaccine passport protesters wearing yellow star
MONTREAL - Quebec's minister for the fight against racism is denouncing protesters who he said wore yellow stars at a protest earlier this week against the government's vaccine passport system. People...
Aug 19, 2021