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Stay of proceedings in fatal Red Deer hit and run
There has been a stay of proceedings in a fatal hit and run in north Red Deer three years ago.The stay means legal proceedings have been stopped or put on hold indefinitely for Tosh Verstraeten, 32, w...
Apr 12, 2022
Rural school divisions adjust busing budgets due to gas price rise, no additional help coming in short-term
Multiple rural central Alberta school divisions are modifying their paths forward on busing thanks to the recent rise in fuel costs.At a recent board meeting, trustees for Clearview Public Schools, wh...
Apr 12, 2022
'Blood sport:' Observers say purported emails suggest decline of Alberta politics
EDMONTON - Observers say emails suggesting a former Alberta justice minister hired a political fixer to obtain a reporter's phone logs show how the province's politics have deteriorated. The Canadian ...
Apr 12, 2022
Most of those injured in fire that destroyed building in Vancouver out of hospital
VANCOUVER - Efforts are underway to find housing for displaced residents of a rooming hotel that has been reduced to a shell by fire in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood. Flames broke out in the 110-y...
Apr 12, 2022
Preliminary hearing set for fourth individual charged in local drug and stolen items seizure
A preliminary hearing date has now been set for a fourth individual charged in a significant drug, weapons, and stolen property seizure in Red Deer last year.Richard Dryborough-Browes, 51, of Red Deer...
Apr 12, 2022
Vin Scully wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award
NEW YORK (AP) - Vin Scully has won the second Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest. The longtime Dodgers announcer was honored Tuesday with an annual distinction that recognizes a l...
Apr 12, 2022
Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter Desai Williams has died at age 62
TORONTO - Former Canadian sprinter Desai Williams died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 62 No official cause of death was given. Williams ran on Canada's 4x100-metre relay that won bronze at th...
Apr 12, 2022
Jurassic Park reopening on Saturday for Toronto Raptors playoff run
TORONTO - Jurassic Park will no longer be a lost world for Toronto Raptors fans. Scotiabank Arena is reopening its tailgate area in time for Saturday's playoff game between the Raptors and Philadelphi...
Apr 12, 2022
Federal housing budget a good start, more targeted support needed: Housing advocates
OTTAWA - Advocates say while the federal government's focus on housing affordability in the budget is promising, its measures could go further to help people in the most dire housing need. Emilie Coyl...
Apr 12, 2022
South Dakota attorney general impeached over fatal crash
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota House on Tuesday impeached the state's attorney general for his conduct surrounding a 2020 fatal car crash, rejecting the recommendation of a special investigative...
Apr 12, 2022