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Man hit by train in Whitecourt
A man is in hospital in Edmonton after being struck by a train in Whitecourt.It happened last evening around 8 p.m. near 50 Avenue.When RCMP arrived at the scene they located a 45-year-old male with s...
Jun 28, 2019
Order: Abortions can continue at Missouri's lone clinic
ST. LOUIS - A Missouri commissioner on Friday ruled that the state's only abortion clinic can continue providing the service at least until August as a fight over its license plays out, adding that th...
Jun 28, 2019
RDC’s Summer Camps open new doors of possibilities for youth and teens
Red Deer College will soon welcome youth and teens from across Alberta as they participate in more than 40 exciting and interactive Summer Camps on campus.The camps will be offered from July 2 until A...
Jun 28, 2019
Canada adds right-wing extremist groups to terrorist list
OTTAWA - For the first time, Canada has placed right-wing extremist groups on the national list of terrorist organizations. Blood & Honour, an international neo-Nazi network, and its armed branch,...
Jun 28, 2019
Liquor now permitted at select provincial parks day-use sites
Just in time for the Canada Day Long Weekend, the province has announced the list of 14 day-use area picnic sites where Albertans can legally consume liquor.Officials say all approved day-use area pic...
Jun 28, 2019
Transport Canada implements speed limits following death of another right whale
HALIFAX - Transport Canada has implemented a speed restriction for vessels in the western part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence following yet another death of the endangered North Atlantic right whale ...
Jun 28, 2019
Police: 1 person in custody in missing Utah student case
SALT LAKE CITY - Police say one person has been taken into custody in the case of a Utah college student who disappeared 11 days ago. Salt Lake City police said the person was brought in Friday mornin...
Jun 28, 2019
Lacombe approves on-street seasonal patio
Lacombe city council has approved an application for a seasonal patio in front of a downtown restaurant.The request from Cilantro and Chive to occupy five parking stalls on 50 Street for seasonal use ...
Jun 28, 2019
Canada, California plan to work together to make cleaner cars, cut emissions
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Catherine McKenna signed a vehicle-emissions agreement with California Wednesday that the state's governor and auto industry experts see as a signal that C...
Jun 28, 2019
Lizzo says security guard manhandled 2 staffers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Singer-rapper Lizzo says a security guard tackled two members of her staff to the ground and used hurtful language just moments after her performance at Milwaukee's Summerfest. Lizzo late ...
Jun 28, 2019