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LTCHS music students to offer ‘Quarantunes’ to community
In a world where we may feel like we are lacking the normal connection that we are used to, the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School music program will showcase their talents with virtual music t...
Nov 24, 2020
Fall of the wall: Alberta government takes down plant installation early due to bugs
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it decided to take down a living wall in its landmark Federal Building earlier than scheduled because of a bug infestation. The United Conservative governm...
Nov 24, 2020
Two injured in shooting at O'Chiese First Nation
RCMP in Rocky Mountain House are investigating a shooting incident on the O'Chiese First Nation Tuesday morning.It happened around 8:40 a.m. when Mounties responded to a complaint of shots being fired...
Nov 24, 2020
Quebec government says it will table expanded language law during next session
MONTREAL - Quebec's minister responsible for the French language said he will introduce a bill strengthening the province's language law when the legislature returns from its winter break. Simon Jolin...
Nov 24, 2020
Lack of Canadian vaccine production means others could get inoculations first: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to reassure Canadians on Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines will start to arrive in the coming months even as he acknowledged that other nations are likely to...
Nov 24, 2020
2 detained for speaking Spanish settle border patrol lawsuit
HELENA, Mont. - Two women who were detained in northern Montana by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for speaking Spanish while shopping at a convenience store have reached an undisclosed mone...
Nov 24, 2020
Alberta School Councils' Association adjusting to significant budget cut
Officials with the Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) are expressing surprise and disappointment over a recent decision by the provincial government to slash their funding by 75 per cent this...
Nov 24, 2020
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet says contract negotiations were "easy"
Fred VanVleet did a pre-draft workout for one particular NBA team, who didn't know who he was when he showed up. He shot alone on a side basket with no coaches rebounding the ball. Nobody gave h...
Nov 24, 2020
City councillor suggests doctors 'muzzled' from speaking out about COVID-19
A Red Deer city councillor suggested on Monday that medical professionals are being kept from speaking out about COVID-19. Buck Buchanan said during Monday's council meeting regarding a face coverings...
Nov 24, 2020
Ponoka to unveil new Christmas Light Tour and expanded light display at Centennial Park
Residents of Ponoka will soon be able to enjoy a newly expanded Christmas light display at Lion's Centennial Park.The new display will be available for viewing on Dec. 4 when Town officials flip the s...
Nov 24, 2020