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City councillor wants Lacombe to explore allowing VLTs
A city councilor in Lacombe is hoping to gauge the community's interest in exploring the potential return of video lottery terminals (VLTs) as an additional revenue stream for local restaurants.Reuben...
May 28, 2021
Ponoka Splash Park reopens for season May 29
A summer time amenity in the town of Ponoka will be opening for another season this weekend.The Ponoka Splash Park is reopening on May 29 for the public to enjoy as summer weather approaches. The spla...
May 28, 2021
Traffic signal repair scheduled for May 30
The traffic signal at the intersection of 67 Street and 52 Avenue in Red Deer will temporarily be turned off on Sunday, May 30.The lights will be turned off starting at 5:30 a.m. as crews complete sig...
May 28, 2021
MPs move to fast-track bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Federal lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation.In a Liberal motion, MPs moved unanimously to wrap debate on Bill C-5 and deem it passed ...
May 28, 2021
Market Watch: May 28
Big PictureN.A. Markets Stabilize as Inflation Concerns Ease It was a bounce-back day for U.S. stocks Monday, led by rebounding technology shares, as investors become more comfortable with the current...
May 28, 2021
CF Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy gets one-year contract extension
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has exercised its option on coach Wilfried Nancy's contract for the 2022 season. Nancy was named coach of the MLS team in March following the departure of Thierry Henry. Prior t...
May 28, 2021
TFC looks to get past Altidore headlines, enter international break on winning note
Toronto FC needs a win, not another self-inflicted wound. But this week's welcome news that Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is expected to make his season debut Saturday at Columbus (2-2-2) has be...
May 28, 2021
Walter the friendly grouse becomes man's backyard companion
NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) - Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it's a ruffed grouse. The bird started hanging out in the New London, New Hampshire, backyard last month with West...
May 28, 2021
B.C. premier 'horrified' at discovery of remains at Kamloops residential school site
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he is "horrified and heartbroken" to learn of the discovery of a burial site with 215 children on the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The...
May 28, 2021
Juanes visits the origins of his inspiration in 10th album
NEW YORK (AP) - After experimenting with different types of music, Juanes returns to his roots with "Origen," a covers album in which he pays tribute to the most influential artists in his life and ca...
May 28, 2021