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Ivanka Trump to promote women's initiative in South America
WASHINGTON - Ivanka Trump will travel to South America in September to focus on issues that make it difficult for women in developing countries to prosper financially, including lack of access to cred...
Aug 08, 2019
Billionaire: Epstein misappropriated 'vast sums' from wealth
NEW YORK - The retail titan behind Victoria's Secret has accused the financier Jeffrey Epstein of misappropriating "vast sums" of his fortune while managing his personal finances more than a decade ag...
Aug 08, 2019
Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new UN report shows
OTTAWA - Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees Celsius, a new report suggests. The United Nations Intergovernmental Pane...
Aug 08, 2019
Downtown road closures planned for special event on Sunday
Red Deer motorists heading downtown can expect a few detours as multiple roads will be closed for a special event this Sunday (Cyclovia).Streets to be closed on Sunday, August 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:0...
Aug 08, 2019
White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020
The Chicago White Sox will play a game against the New York Yankees next August at the site in Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed. Major League Baseball announced Thursday that the Whit...
Aug 08, 2019
Volunteers needed for accessible and inclusive playground build in Penhold
There's a call-out for volunteers in Penhold this week as work continues on a new accessible and inclusive playground in the community.Spearheaded by the Penhold Community Leaders Society, Critters Co...
Aug 08, 2019 A rendering of the new Critter's Corner Playground now under construction in Penhold. Following some volunteer build dates this week, officials say the inclusive and accessible playground will open in September.
Documents show Liberals warned of political perils from launching EI review
OTTAWA - Newly released documents show the Liberals were warned on the eve of an election year about the political consequences of fulfilling a four-year-old campaign promise to review the employment ...
Aug 08, 2019
David MacNaughton, ambassador to U.S., to leave post at summer's end
OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to Washington is leaving his post. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a statement Thursday that David MacNaughton will leave the job at the end of the su...
Aug 08, 2019
Beer chaser: Mayfield endorses sports drink after brew chug
CLEVELAND - Baker Mayfield's got his hands on another cold beverage. He's not chugging this one. The Browns' star quarterback, who further endeared himself to Cleveland's fervent football fans by biti...
Aug 08, 2019
Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites 'breathing problem'
NEW YORK - Willie Nelson has cancelled his tour because of a "breathing problem." The 86-year-old singer apologized on Twitter late Wednesday, writing "I need to have my doctor check out." Nelson had ...
Aug 08, 2019