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Kenney criticized for cancel culture remarks amid renewed residential school debate
EDMONTON - A western Canadian Indigenous leader is condemning cancel culture remarks made by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and says it reinforces a recent decision to scrap a formal working agreement ...
Jun 02, 2021
Lucki rejects idea of special prosecutor to look into assaults against RCMP members
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is dismissing the idea of a special prosecutor to look into numerous claims that women in the national police force were assaulted by colleagues. Lucki is telli...
Jun 02, 2021
Warmer and drier than normal summer forecast for Alberta
With the first heat wave of the season now settled upon the region, central Albertans can expect to see above average temperatures and a little less moisture than normal over the next few months.That ...
Jun 02, 2021
Red Deer RCMP arrest two break and enter suspects
Two central Alberta men are facing numerous charges after police foiled a break-in in progress where the suspects smashed through the front entrance of a gas station in an attempt to steal an ATM. It ...
Jun 02, 2021
Active caseload for Red Deer down to 230
Red Deer now has 230 active cases of COVID-19, the lowest amount since April 10.The new active caseload is down nine from yesterday. Meantime, the city added 22 recoveries for a total of 5,354, as wel...
Jun 02, 2021
LPGA Tour's CP Women's Open cancelled for second year in a row
VANCOUVER - The LPGA Tour's lone Canadian stop will not take place for the second year in a row because of border restrictions and logistical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf Canada annou...
Jun 02, 2021
Minnesota United loans Canadian defender Callum Montgomery to San Diego Loyal
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United has sent Canadian defender Callum Montgomery on loan to San Diego Loyal SC of the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2021 season. The 24-year-old from La...
Jun 02, 2021
State seeks 30 years for Chauvin; defense wants time served
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin...
Jun 02, 2021
Ontario, Quebec lay out pandemic plans for schools
TORONTO - Students in the two provinces hardest hit by COVID-19 should be able to experience a "normal" return to school in the fall, officials said Wednesday as other provinces and territories looked...
Jun 02, 2021
Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society launches major fundraising campaign
Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society has launched a major fundraising initiative aimed at supporting victims and witnesses of crime and tragedy throughout the region."The Road Ahead Ca...
Jun 02, 2021