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CA Humane's monthly fundraising bingo in need of volunteers
We need YOUR help!Did you know CA Humane runs a monthly bingo at the Red Deer Bingo Centre? This program is 100% volunteer-run and brings in vital funds for the animals who need us most. The best part...
Aug 21, 2025
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta accepting applications for Spread your Wings award
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta says applications are now open to apply for the 2025 Spread your Wings Award.People selected would win a $1,500 cash award and the deadline to apply is Sep...
Aug 21, 2025
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court de...
Aug 21, 2025
Quebec's RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations
MONTREAL - The provincial agency in charge of Quebec health care says the number of infants hospitalized from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has fallen significantly following a successful vacci...
Aug 21, 2025
Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - A judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. "I conclude that ...
Aug 21, 2025
Alberta hosting several major sporting events
Alberta's government says it is proud to welcome nine major national and international sporting events to the province this month and over the coming months.Officials say Alberta is a top destination ...
Aug 21, 2025
Trump administration reviewing all 55M people with US visas for potential deportable violations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Thursday that it's reviewing all the more than 55 million people with U.S. visas for potential deportable violations. The State Department says visas th...
Aug 21, 2025
Alberta goes to bat Wednesday at Canada Summer Games
Alberta's athletes came out swinging on Wednesday at the Canada Summer Games, as Alberta's Women's Baseball team took the field for the first time at the Games and added three more medals (gold, silve...
Aug 21, 2025
Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to social and economic inequalities by 10 per cent by 2035. The province defines premature deaths as those b...
Aug 21, 2025
Canada absent in multi-nation call to protect Gaza journalists, allow foreign media
OTTAWA - Canada has taken the rare step of not signing onto a multi-country statement that demands Israel stop banning foreign journalists from entering Gaza and that local journalists be protected in...
Aug 21, 2025