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White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. The lawsuit...
Dec 06, 2021
Andreescu isn't playing at Aussie Open, citing a need for more recovery time
TORONTO - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, saying she'd like more time to recover physically and mentally. The 21-year-old from Mississa...
Dec 06, 2021
US religious group says Haitian gang releases 3 hostages
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. The statement from Christ...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso signs with Italy's Juventus
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed with Italy's Juventus, adding something else to celebrate in a golden year. The 21-year-old midfielder from Vancouver, who scored the decisive penalty in...
Dec 06, 2021
Province doubles its commitment for addiction treatment spaces
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it has surpassed its commitment to boost addiction treatment spaces in the province.In 2019, the province committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spac...
Dec 06, 2021
Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police
QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...
Dec 06, 2021
Millions allocated to fighting invasive species in Alberta national parks
The federal government is renewing its efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in mountainous national parks.Minister of Environment and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada Steven Guilbeault ...
Dec 06, 2021
Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count happening Dec. 19
The Red Deer River Naturalists are inviting citizens to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count.The bird count runs from 9-5 on Dec. 19.To take part, print a copy of the Christmas Bird Count ta...
Dec 06, 2021
RDP Athletics recap - Dec. 3-5
The final weekend of conference play ahead of fall 2021 exams went this past weekend, with both the Red Deer Queens and Kings programs finding success.*Summaries courtesy RDP AthleticsKings Hockey | F...
Dec 06, 2021