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U.S. judge expected to decide today on jail time for ex-Canadian Forces reservist
GREENBELT, Md. - Former Canadian Armed Forces reservist Patrik Mathews is expected to learn today how long he'll be behind bars in the United States. Mathews, 28, from Beausejour, Man., had already pl...
Oct 28, 2021
Province announces a new vision for post-secondary education
Alberta's government is introducing a number of legislative changes aimed at supporting the strategic direction of the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs initiative and recommendations of the Skil...
Oct 28, 2021
Families of 9 killed in SC church settle with feds over gun
WASHINGTON (AP) - Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed ...
Oct 28, 2021
B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Leaders of a British Columbia First Nation say it would be "deeply meaningful" to welcome Pope Francis to their territory during a visit to Canada. A statement from the Tkemlps te Sec...
Oct 28, 2021
Saudi crown prince's investment forum draws back Westerners
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia's annual cornerstone investment forum has drawn over 1,000 participants, with big-name U.S. financiers and business leaders back on the stage three years after...
Oct 28, 2021
Steven MacKinnon appointed chief government whip in the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau says that Quebec MP Steven MacKinnon will be the chief government whip in the House of Commons. The prime minister tweeted that MacKinnon will take over from Mark Holland, who ...
Oct 28, 2021
City’s modified Toys for Tickets program returns for 2021
Toys for Tickets, the City of Red Deer's annual donation collection program which supports the Red Deer Christmas Bureau, will return this November in a modified format amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Thr...
Oct 28, 2021
Canada's Ashley Lawrence a finalist for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Canadian Ashley Lawrence is one of five finalists for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021. The 26-year-old fullback/midfielder from Caledon, Ont., who plays her club soccer for Paris Saint-Germain...
Oct 28, 2021
Red Deer RCMP investigating string of mischief incidents
Red Deer RCMP are investigating a string of mischief incidents believed to be related, which occurred between the evening of Oct. 24 and the morning of Oct. 25 in the Morrisroe community.On the mornin...
Oct 28, 2021
Lacombe city council reviews 2022 Operating Budget Draft
Lacombe city council received a draft of the 2022 Operating Budget this week based on council's desire to limit the tax increase to 2.7 percent, with an additional one percent Special Paving Tax. City...
Oct 28, 2021