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Defence's star witness to continue testimony at Toronto's van attack trial
TORONTO - A psychiatrist hired by the defence is set to continue his testimony today at the trial for the man who killed 10 people in Toronto's van attack. Dr. Alexander Westphal says Minassian suffer...
Dec 01, 2020
Canadians not worried other countries will get COVID-19 vaccine first: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians aren't currently worried that people in other countries might get a COVID-19 vaccine first. Thirty-seven per cent of respondents to a survey conducted by Lg...
Dec 01, 2020
West Country Family Service Association connecting families this Christmas
For the month of December, West Country Family Service Association is offering trained staff and iPads for any senior who would like to book a time to see family for Christmas, from the comfort of the...
Nov 30, 2020
BUDGET: Revenue loss, outstanding loans causing large parking deficit
The City of Red Deer is facing a sizeable deficit when it comes to parking operations, council heard during the first day of budget talks on Monday. A projected $152,000 deficit for this year is being...
Nov 30, 2020
Judge tosses application to pause Alberta inquiry into funding of oil and gas foes
CALGARY - An environmental law group has lost its bid to pause Alberta's inquiry into where critics of its oil and gas industry get their funding.Ecojustice sought an injunction in the summer to suspe...
Nov 30, 2020
Alberta premier says hospitals stressed by COVID-19, more surgeries may be cancelled
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's largest hospitals are at 91 per cent capacity due to COVID-19 cases and widespread cancellation of more non-urgent surgeries may be necessary."Our top 15...
Nov 30, 2020
Alberta's new impaired driving rules in effect Dec. 1
Starting Tuesday, there will be different, and in some cases, more severe penalties for drivers getting behind the wheel impaired.As of December 1, 2020, Bill 21, the Provincial Administrative Penalti...
Nov 30, 2020
Forge FC just one win away from booking ticket to CONCACAF Champions League
After a season that has taken it from Hamilton to Charlottetown, El Salvador and Panama, Forge FC hopes the Dominican Republic is the last stop on the way to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. ...
Nov 30, 2020
Trump science adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job
WASHINGTON - Dr. Scott Atlas, a science adviser to President Donald Trump who was skeptical of measures to control the coronavirus outbreak, is leaving his White House post. A White House official con...
Nov 30, 2020
Sylvan Lake council to consider first reading for face covering bylaw
Sylvan Lake town council is holding a special meeting this Wednesday (Dec. 2) to discuss a face coverings bylaw for the community. Council held a special meeting last Wednesday where they asked town a...
Nov 30, 2020