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Major League Rugby's New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding
The New York Ironworkers, who won the Major League Rugby championship in 2022, have joined the Toronto Arrows in closing shop. The league confirmed Wednesday that the New York franchise was folding. "...
Dec 06, 2023
Province aiming to help industry reduce emissions and create jobs
The Alberta government says it is investing $31.3 million in new projects to reduce global emissions, create value-added bitumen products and drive the province's economy forward.Provincial officials ...
Dec 06, 2023
Shortage of Ozempic, 2 other diabetes drugs expected to last into 2024: Health Canada
Health Canada says it is working with manufacturers to make diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, more available during a worldwide shortage fuelled by high demand that's expected to last into the new ye...
Dec 06, 2023
Calkins says Conservative Bill brings home freedom and choice for natural health products
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, Conservative Member of Parliament for Red Deer-Lacombe, Blaine Calkins, introduced Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products). Calkins says ...
Dec 06, 2023
Rugby Canada unveils new strategic plan for 2024 to 2027 with some bold ambitions
Rugby Canada has unveiled its strategic plan for 2024 to 2027, a wish list with some bold ambitions. Among them is having Canada "recognized and respected worldwide as a top-12 rugby nation on and off...
Dec 06, 2023
Political shift underway in B.C., says confident Conservative Leader John Rustad
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says Premier David Eby and Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon are both looking over their shoulders at the political gains being made by the new k...
Dec 06, 2023
Quebecers evacuated over fears of dike breach won't be able to return before Dec. 17
MONT-LAURIER, Que. - Residents forced from their homes in Quebec's Laurentians region over fears a dike could burst and unleash a torrent of water won't be able to return for another 11 days. Official...
Dec 06, 2023
Red Deer RCMP GIS charge Edmonton male for drug trafficking
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged one male following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation. On Nov. 30, 2023, Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested a 38-year-old resident...
Dec 06, 2023
Local Mounties offer safety tips for the holiday season
This holiday season, the Red Deer RCMP is wishing everyone a #DecemberToRemember.Mounties want to ensure that Albertans are enjoying this festive time of year while also staying safe. This December, y...
Dec 06, 2023
Meet the candidates seeking to be national chief of the Assembly of First Nations
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations is choosing a new national chief as part of its three-day special assembly in Ottawa. There were six candidates competing to lead the Assembly of First Nations, ...
Dec 06, 2023