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A Day to Listen: Radio stations dedicate programming in name of reconciliation
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Pattison Media is joining other radio stations across the country on June 30 for A Day to Listen.The initiative is in partnership with the Gord Dow...
Jun 29, 2021
Navy commander who golfed with Vance amid sexual misconduct probe to keep his job
OTTAWA - The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy will not lose his job after golfing with the former chief of the defence staff who is under military police investigation for sexual misconduct allega...
Jun 29, 2021
Montreal Canadiens ask Quebec government to increase arena capacity to 50 per cent
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say they're asking the province for permission to allow 10,500 fans to attend upcoming playoff games in Montreal, up from 3,500. France Margaret Blanger, the team's e...
Jun 29, 2021
Lawyer for trucker guilty in woman's hotel death in Edmonton wants shorter sentence
EDMONTON - The lawyer for an Ontario truck driver who killed a woman in his Edmonton hotel room a decade ago is asking that his client be sentenced to about half the time called for by the Crown. Dino...
Jun 29, 2021
Trudeau speaks with Palestinian president ahead of Garneau's visit to the Middle East
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking with the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas today ahead of his foreign affairs minister's visit to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank later ...
Jun 29, 2021
Special Ballot applications open this week for eligible municipal election voters
Eligible Red Deer voters will soon be able to apply for a Special Ballot to participate in the 2021 civic election.Applications for Special Ballots, commonly referred to as mail-in ballots, officially...
Jun 29, 2021
Ponoka Mayor Bonnett: Reflecting on Canada Day
As July 1 approaches, there are mixed opinions on whether to celebrate Canada Day. We're facing difficult times in Canada with the heartbreaking findings of 751 unmarked graves near a former residenti...
Jun 29, 2021
Council amends bylaw to allow urban beekeeping in Lacombe
In response to community inquiries, Lacombe city council has amended the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw to allow for urban beekeeping within the City of Lacombe. City officials note the Responsibl...
Jun 29, 2021
Olivia, Noah remain at the top Alberta's baby names list in 2020
For the eighth consecutive year, Olivia was the most popular name given to newborn girls in 2020, while Noah was the most popular boys' name for the second year in a row.Service Alberta says there wer...
Jun 29, 2021
Ottawa adds another Alberta coal project to federal environmental assessment list
Environmental groups say they are pleased the federal government is adding another proposed coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains to the list of projects it will review. Federal Environment Minister ...
Jun 29, 2021