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Ontario Premier Ford to meet Prime Minister Trudeau in Ottawa on Friday
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be meeting Friday in Ottawa with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ford says he will deliver a simple message that Ontario looks forward to working with the re-el...
Nov 21, 2019
CN strike means Quebec has less than five days propane left, premier says
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says a strike at Canadian National Railway Co. has left the province with fewer than five days before it runs out of propane, which would wreak havoc at hospitals, nurs...
Nov 21, 2019
Bill passes to fire Alberta election watchdog during probe of governing party
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has passed a bill to fire election commissioner Lorne Gibson, raising questions about the future of his investigation into Premier Jason Kenney's United Con...
Nov 21, 2019
A look at the Maple Leafs' last five mid-season coaching changes
TORONTO - Mike Babcock became the fourth straight Toronto Maple Leafs head coach to lose his job with the team on the road when he was fired Wednesday. Sheldon Keefe made his debut as the 40th head co...
Nov 21, 2019
Parent Link ending to make way for new program
On November 4, the McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association received official notification that the funding for their Evergreen, Red Deer County and Mamawi Parent Link Centres from Alber...
Nov 21, 2019
Planning commission denies Place of Worship application on 55 Street
An application to operate a Place of Worship in the Woodlea neighbourhood has been denied by Red Deer's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC).The proposed development was to be located at 4419 55 Street...
Nov 21, 2019 The Al-Furqan Learning Centre located at 4419 55 Street. (City of Red Deer)
Red dresses and respect to punctuate event against gender-based violence
An event at Red Deer College this Monday will serve to recognize the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.Organizers say the day is about education, respect and community...
Nov 21, 2019 (UN Women/UN.org)
MISSING: Darren Williams, 34, of Ponoka
Nov. 21 - Ponoka RCMP advide that Darren Williams has been located and thank the public for their assistance.
Nov 21, 2019 Darren Williams, 34, of Ponoka, was last seen on Nov. 20. (Ponoka RCMP)
Politically motivated: Lawsuit seeks to quash 'anti-Alberta' inquiry
EDMONTON - An environmental law firm is asking a court to strike down Alberta's inquiry into the role of foreign money financing the activities of charities opposing the oilsands. In its application, ...
Nov 21, 2019
Rebels blasted 7-1 by Prince Albert
The Prince Albert Raiders proved once again why they are the best team in the WHL Eastern Conference with a dominating 7-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels Wednesday night at the Westerner Park Centri...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo: Rob Wallator)