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Trudeau announces plan to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, Que. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday the federal government's intention to ban harmful single-use plastics as early as 2021. Speaking at a nature reserve in M...
Jun 11, 2019
Program to monitor domestic violence offenders with ankle bracelets seeks funding
Funding is being sought for a program to offer some peace of mind for victims of domestic violence.The Domestic Violence Offender GPS Initiative would see Red Deer-based SafeTracks GPS Canada provide ...
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Details emerge of alleged abuse at now-shuttered Quebec roadside zoo
MONTREAL - Newly unsealed court documents allege investigators who visited a small Quebec zoo at the heart of an animal cruelty investigation found animals that were malnourished and lacked water...
Jun 11, 2019
Jury deadlocks on charges against Arizona border activist
TUCSON, Ariz. - A U.S. jury could not reach a verdict Tuesday against a border activist charged with conspiracy to transport and harbour migrants in a trial that humanitarian aid groups said would hav...
Jun 11, 2019
Uganda confirms first Ebola case outside outbreak in Congo
KAMPALA, Uganda - A child in Uganda has tested positive for Ebola in the first cross-border case of the deadly virus since an outbreak started in neighbouring Congo last year, Uganda's health ministry...
Jun 11, 2019
Don't worry about HBO post-'Game of Thrones'
NEW YORK - Every time a popular HBO series ends, the network faces questions about how it would be able to survive. This year, the questions came after the "Game of Thrones" finale. Early indications ...
Jun 11, 2019
“Deerassic Park” back for remainder of NBA Finals
After more than 1,400 people cheered on "Canada's Team" at Servus Arena Monday night, The City of Red Deer is bring back "Deerassic Park" for game six and, if necessary, game seven of the NBA Finals.R...
Jun 11, 2019 (106.7 The Drive)
Ottawa asks U.S. to note cannabis pardons to ensure accurate picture
Ottawa is encouraging Washington to take careful note of criminal pardons granted to Canadians for cannabis possession so that U.S. officers have the most accurate inform...
Jun 11, 2019
Commons committee urges feds to consider decriminalizing simple drug possession
OTTAWA - The House of Commons health committee is recommending the federal government look at Portugal's decriminalization of simple possession of illicit drugs and examine how the idea could be ...
Jun 11, 2019
Local school boards pleased with province's plan to fund new students
News of the provincial government's plan to fully fund new students entering grade school classrooms this fall is welcome news for Red Deer's two largest school districts.Bev Manning, board chair for ...
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