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Republican Rep. Jim Banks wins Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democrat Valerie McCray
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republican Jim Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, won Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating political newcomer and Democrat Valerie McC...
Nov 05, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders wins a fourth term representing Vermont
Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent beloved by progressives, won reelection Tuesday to a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate. Sanders defeated Republican Gerald Malloy, a U.S. Army veteran and...
Nov 05, 2024
Republican Mike Braun wins Indiana governor’s race, extending the GOP’s hold on the office
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republican Mike Braun won the Indiana governor's race Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jennifer McCormick, a former Republican who split with the party after serving as the state's scho...
Nov 05, 2024
GOP Reps. Barr and Guthrie seek House chairs with their Kentucky reelection bids
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican U.S. Reps. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie are in the running for two committee chair positions that would boost their clout in Congress. First up, though, are their reel...
Nov 05, 2024
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World ...
Nov 05, 2024
Sylvan Lake shares budget engagement survey results
The Town of Sylvan Lake has released the results of its budget engagement surveys and thanks residents for their participation. Many Lakers attended the Budget Chat with town council on Sept. 5, the f...
Nov 05, 2024
MADD's annual Project Red Ribbon campaign in full swing
The annual Project Red Ribbon campaign put on by Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is officially underway.The initiative, which runs from Nov. 1 until the first Monday of the new year, is a yearly...
Nov 05, 2024
Injury Prevention Centre offers winter tips for avoiding falls
Partnering together, Alberta Blue Cross and and the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre encourage Albertans to take steps to prevent fall-related injuries as a part of their annual Finding Balance campai...
Nov 05, 2024
RDP announces new diagnostic medical sonography diploma
Students and future students of Red Deer Polytechnic can now apply to the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma.It is the newest health tech program to be offered at RDP and students will gain han...
Nov 05, 2024
Water Act applications see reduced wait times
The Government of Alberta says it has reduced wait times for businesses, landowners, and communities to receive licences through the Water Act by 57 per cent over the past four years.Officials say the...
Nov 05, 2024