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Biden, South Korea's Moon 'deeply concerned' about NKorea
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Friday said he and South Korean President Moon Jae-in remain "deeply concerned" about situation with North Korea, and announced he will deploy a new special en...
May 21, 2021
Albertans urged to take precautions when driving ATVs
With the healthcare system - especially intensive care units - under stress due to COVID-19, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds Albertans to make all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety a priority this lo...
May 21, 2021
Conservative MP Kevin Waugh crossing fingers as sports betting bill heads to Senate
Kevin Waugh has pushed legalized single-game sports betting to the brink of reality in Canada, but he's realistic about the chances of success for Bill C-218. "Am I confident? I'd say 50-50," the Sask...
May 21, 2021
Kivlenieks earns shutout as host Latvia shocks Canada 2-0 at world championship
RIGA, Latvia - Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia stunned Canada 2-0 Friday on the opening day of the world men's hockey championship.Canada came into the game with 11 wins and a tie all-...
May 21, 2021
Boating Council stresses tips to prevent accidents on the water
May 22-28 is North American Safe Boating Awareness Week.Managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), the occasion's goal is to promote safe and responsible boating practices.The CSBC says 16 m...
May 21, 2021
Access Prosperity spearheads manufacturing cluster in Alberta
Access Prosperity has announced the creation of a new manufacturing cluster, thanks to some generous funding from NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada).Officials say the MEE (Manufacturing &...
May 21, 2021
Fire ban downgraded to fire restriction in County of Stettler
Officials with the County of Stettler say that a previously issued Fire Ban in the county has now been downgraded to a Fire Restriction.However, Regional Fire Chief Mark Dennis says fire hazard remain...
May 21, 2021
Municipality finalizes city manager switch with Seabrooke retiring
Someone new is stepping into the role of city manager at The City of Red Deer, starting end of day Friday. Allan Seabrooke, who took over the position in May 2019, announced May 3 he'd be retiring to ...
May 21, 2021
Gazebo area at Great Chief Park to close temporarily this week
The Kiwanis Picnic Park gazebo, adjacent parking lot and some of the surrounding area will be closed to the public on May 25 and 26 as crews will have large equipment working in the area. Any resident...
May 21, 2021
Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella speaks lovingly of family as she hears last case
OTTAWA - Before hearing her last Supreme Court case today, Justice Rosalie Abella recalled the many opportunities she welcomed in her path-breaking career, but saved the most heartfelt words for her f...
May 21, 2021