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Here's what the federal government's tight fiscal outlook could mean for pharmacare
OTTAWA - Liberals and New Democrats appear to be inching closer to an agreement on proposed pharmacare legislation, but a national drug plan may be farther out of reach than ever after this week's fed...
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer holds annual "Light the House" ceremony next week
Creating a holiday experience for families with a child in the hospital is no small feat; but Red Deer's Ronald McDonald House will be bringing a bit of magic next week to those staying with them. On ...
Nov 23, 2023
Red Deer Queer Community Association holding silent auction fundraising campaign
The Red Deer Queer Community Association (RDQCA) says it is spearheading a dynamic fundraising campaign to establish a coffee shop in the heart of Downtown Red Deer. The organization says the initiati...
Nov 23, 2023
Municipalities say $600 billion in infrastructure needed to build 5.8 million homes
OTTAWA - The Federation of Canadian Municipalities says new research it commissioned finds municipalities would need $600 billion in infrastructure funding to help build 5.8 million homes by 2030. Tha...
Nov 23, 2023
Pierre Poilievre says he has a plan to tackle hate — but without touching free speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he has a plan for how he would tackle a rise in hate-motivated crimes reported since the start of Israel-Hamas war, but it doesn't involve touching w...
Nov 23, 2023
French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) - France's military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year's Paris Olympics, an army general involved in the preparations said Thursday. T...
Nov 23, 2023
Jury trial scheduled for woman charged in central Alberta homicide
A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman charged in a central Alberta homicide over the summer.Amie Lindsay Twins, 31, is scheduled for a jury trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice from March 17-28,...
Nov 23, 2023
Liberals, Tories argue over carbon pricing in update to Ukraine trade agreement
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party didn't vote against having a free-trade agreement with Ukraine, but is instead rejecting a bill that promotes carbon pricing. The House of ...
Nov 23, 2023
Malichita cantaloupes likely cause of salmonella outbreak in five provinces: PHAC
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada says Malichita brand cantaloupes have likely caused a salmonella outbreak acrossfive provinces. It says as of Wednesday, there have been 26 confirmed cases ...
Nov 23, 2023
French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) - France's military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year's Paris Olympics, an army general involved in the preparations said Thursday. T...
Nov 23, 2023