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Ideas for improvements to Red Deer's Land Use Bylaw
The City of Red Deer is embarking on a review of Red Deer's Land Use Bylaw. Local businesses and community members are invited to share input on changes they would like to see incorporated to the byla...
Mar 09, 2021
RDC offering combination of online, in-person starting in May
As RDC continues its phased approach to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, college officials say they have developed a plan for their Spring and Summer Terms that focuses on balancing learning o...
Mar 09, 2021
Burgers of the Month for February raise thousands
Cilantro and Chive doled out not one, but two cheques to charities for February's burgers of the month.For every burger sold, $2 went to the guest chef's organization of choice.For Lacombe City Counci...
Mar 09, 2021
Alberta RCMP reminds motorists to buckle up this March
EDMONTON - The best defense against serious injury in the event of a motor vehicle collision is wearing a properly fastened seatbelt. The simple practice of buckling up before putting your vehicle in ...
Mar 09, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 10:35 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 today involving contacts of previously reported infections. Healt...
Mar 09, 2021
Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet says he would support fast-tracking a bill on medical assistance in dying following repeated moves to stall its progress by the Conservatives.Blanche...
Mar 09, 2021
Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by pandemic
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors. The Conservatives are advancing a motion today calling on the Liberals to implemen...
Mar 09, 2021
RBC Canadian Open cancelled for second year in a row
TORONTO - The RBC Canadian Open has been cancelled for the second straight year.Golf Canada made the announcement on Tuesday morning due to logistical challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.The C...
Mar 09, 2021
Canadian cyclist Michael Woods to miss Tirreno-Adriatico race due to bronchitis
A bout of bronchitis has forced Canadian rider Michael Woods out of the Tirreno-Adriatico race in Italy. A spokesman for the Israel-Start-Up Nation team confirmed the illness that has sidelined the 34...
Mar 09, 2021
Canadian military gets first female vice-chief of defence staff
OTTAWA - Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen has become the first woman appointed as the military's second-in-command. Allen's appointment as vice chief of defence staff comes as the military undergoes a fresh rou...
Mar 09, 2021