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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
WASHINGTON - Several Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday calling for the league to force Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team na...
Jul 06, 2020
N.L. officials warn of potential fines in response to crowded bar photos
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Public health officials are warning of potential fines for skirting public health orders as images from a St. John's bar overflowing with patrons on the weekend draw criticism ...
Jul 06, 2020
Global oil demand rebound from pandemic's lows prompts price spike forecasts
CALGARY - Oil analysts say a rebound in the world's hunger for oil has already started after demand destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic fell far short of what many experts had expected.Amrita ...
Jul 06, 2020
Aurora Cannabis names new chief commercial officer
Aurora Cannabis has named a new chief commercial officer.Miguel Martin, president of Aurora USA and head of Reliva, has been appointed chief commercial officer of Aurora, effective immediately. Martin...
Jul 06, 2020
Lacombe County to explore regional recreation board
Lacombe County will be exploring the possibility of creating a regional recreation board with two of its local municipal partners. It was during a recent committee meeting that County Councillor Barb ...
Jul 06, 2020
Catalina Swim Club finally back in the pool
For a swim club, to stay afloat during a global pandemic is no easy task.But the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club has accomplished it even with no pool to use over the last three and half months."It's been...
Jul 06, 2020
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Monday criticizing a pair of sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality. Trump tweet...
Jul 06, 2020
Boys & Girls Club launches online auction in support of youth adventure programming
An online fundraiser to support youth adventure programming in central Alberta is launching Monday. Boys & Girls Club of Red Deer and District's Online Summer Auction fundraiser begins July 6 at 9...
Jul 06, 2020
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a national reckoning over racial injustice and inequality. Trump tweete...
Jul 06, 2020
Red Deer Emergency Services reinstating fines for false alarms
Being the cause of a false alarm will cost you in the pocketbook again starting next week. The City of Red Deer's Emergency Services department is reinstating invoicing for false alarm responses begin...
Jul 06, 2020