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Catholic schools take part in Terry Fox Run
Every September, many students and staff from across the division run to support Terry Fox by promoting health and wellness through physical activity.This year marks the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox'...
Sep 25, 2020

Group of eight celebrates $100,000 lotto win
A group of eight Central Alberta winners is divvying up a $100,000 prize after winning big on the EXTRA on their shared LOTTO MAX subscription ticket for the August 7 draw.Corrine Kelts of Consort cla...
Sep 25, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack fate deferred for four weeks as Super League continues review
Super League wants more time - and information - before deciding whether to readmit the Toronto Wolfpack. The Super League board said it is giving prospective new owner Carlo LiVolsi "a further opport...
Sep 25, 2020

'Not a conservation concern': N.S. Mi'kmaq won't deplete lobster stock, says expert
HALIFAX - An Indigenous-run lobster fishery off the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia isn't the big environmental threat that it's being made out to be, according to a fisheries expert. The ...
Sep 25, 2020

Alberta shares new health guidance for celebrating Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the province has released new guidance for celebrating safely with family and friends."This year, I think we are all very much more aware than usual about...
Sep 25, 2020

Bamboo supplies dwindling: Calgary Zoo hopeful pandas will be China-bound soon
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo says it's hopeful two giant pandas will be able to return home soon to China, where bamboo supplies are abundant. The zoo said in May that it would be sending the pair...
Sep 25, 2020

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program
OTTAWA - Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program which is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.But C...
Sep 25, 2020

19 films selected for Central Alberta Film Festival
RED DEER -The 2020 Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF) will screen a variety of short and feature films to entertain audiences at Festival Hall in Red Deer from October 14-17. "We want people to know...
Sep 25, 2020

Tories ask for House of Commons to sit Sunday to debate new COVID-19 aid legislation
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives say they want the House of Commons to sit this weekend to debate new COVID-19 aid legislation. Opposition House leader Gerard Deltell says the provisions in the bill...
Sep 25, 2020

Celebrating 'local' for World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is coming up Sunday and officials with Tourism Red Deer are hoping Red Deerians will find a way to celebrate it.Rene Rondeau, Executive Director at Tourism Red Deer, says central Alb...
Sep 25, 2020