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Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Metro Vancouver police: Delta chief
DELTA, B.C. - The police chief in Delta, B.C., offered comfort to community members following two brazen daytime shootings outside shopping malls on the Lower Mainland, saying officers across the regi...
May 04, 2021
Ontario outdoor recreational facilities to stay closed until cases drop: minister
TORONTO - Ontario's closure of outdoor recreational facilities will remain in place until COVID-19 cases decline significantly, the government said Tuesday. Health Minister Christine Elliott said the ...
May 04, 2021
Peace Region pipeline expansion project granted federal approval
The federal government has given the stamp of approval to the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) North Corridor System Expansion Project in the northern Peace Region.Minister of Natural Resources Seamu...
May 04, 2021
Retired dentist claims new evidence exposes authority's concern with overtreatment
A retired Red Deer dentist says he's found evidence the industry's governing body in Alberta has known of patient overtreatment concerns for years, prior to censoring his 2010 book bringing attention ...
May 04, 2021
Building permit numbers up in April
The number of building permits issued in the city of Red Deer last month was up compared to the same month last year.According to City officials, there were 123 approved permits in April, compared wit...
May 04, 2021
Construction underway on new skatepark in Springbrook
Shovels have hit the ground on a long-awaited project for youth in Springbrook.On Monday, members of the Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee were joined by other local dignitaries in marking the...
May 04, 2021
Red Deer launches online kindness hub
The City of Red Deer has launched a new online hub where local residents can share acts of kindness and caring that are happening throughout the city. RedDeerCares.ca was launched May 4, and will serv...
May 04, 2021
Santorum's comments on Native Americans don't quiet critics
NEW YORK - CNN analyst Rick Santorum's claim that he misspoke during a recent speech where he said there was "nothing here" when the United States was founded did little to diminish anger against him....
May 04, 2021
Alberta Sheriffs taking part in North America-wide Roadcheck
Alberta's Sheriff Highway Patrol is stepping up inspections for Roadcheck 2021, a three-day campaign focusing on commercial vehicle safety.From May 4-6, officers from the Sheriff Highway Patrol will c...
May 04, 2021
Cargill supports STARS fleet renewal to save Canadian lives
The goal of renewing STARS' aging helicopter fleet is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a $400,000 grant from Cargill. The grant will be used by the not-for-profit air ambulance organization to ...
May 04, 2021