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Red Deer says temporary shelter mitigation strategies showing effectiveness in Railyards
The City of Red Deer says their temporary shelter mitigation strategies have been effective after one year of implementation in the Railyards neighbourhood. Administration updated city council at thei...
Feb 07, 2023
Two Montreal police officers lied about 2017 death of detainee: ethics board
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics board says two Montreal officers lied to investigators about the 2017 death of a 23-year-old man in custody. Administrative judge Benoit Mc Mahon says Const. Mathieu ...
Feb 07, 2023
Officials warn of rising incidents of sextortion involving minors
Law enforcement agencies across the world are sounding the alarm after a "major increase" in reported sextortion cases.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says children, often times boys...
Feb 07, 2023
Alberta toddler rescued, mother facing sex charges: ALERT
WARNING: This story contains details that will be upsetting for some readers.EDMONTON - An Alberta toddler has been rescued from suspected sexual exploitation and the child's mother is facing multiple...
Feb 07, 2023
National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains intro...
Feb 07, 2023
Local youth getting introduced to the sport of curling
The Pidherney Centre in Red Deer is on a mission to introduce local youth to the sport of curling. On Feb. 6, Grade 4 students at St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer had the chance to learn all abo...
Feb 07, 2023
Four people charged after B&E in Castor
Four people have been charged following an alleged break and enter to a business in Castor.RCMP say it was about 2 a.m, on Feb. 3 when they received a report of a break and enter in progress at a rura...
Feb 07, 2023
Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby out vs. San Antonio Spurs
TORONTO - Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby will not be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Head coach Nick Nurse says Anunoby is still out with a left wrist sprain. The 25...
Feb 07, 2023
Canadian forward Cyle Larin already a fan favourite in Spain with Real Valladolid
Canadian Cyle Larin has made a splash landing in La Liga. The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has scored the winning goal off the bench in his first two appearances for Real Valladolid CF since joini...
Feb 07, 2023
Canada announces $10 million in aid to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake
Ottawa says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria as part of an initial aid package. International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan says the federal gov...
Feb 07, 2023