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Red Deer County fire ban lifted
As of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the fire ban for Red Deer County has been lifted. County officials say permits are now available online at rdcounty.ca/fire. Residents are asked to set-up ...
Jun 14, 2023
As need grows, Catholic Social Services expands Red Deer offices
Catholic Social Services (CSS) has now been in Red Deer for 44 years, just a couple years after it launched in Edmonton.When doors opened in central Alberta, there were just two part-time staff; but n...
Jun 14, 2023
Controversial Conservative bill on violence against pregnant women defeated
OTTAWA - A controversial Conservative private member's bill intended to make violence against pregnant women an aggravating factor during court sentencing was roundly defeated in the House of Commons,...
Jun 14, 2023
Redblacks to host Stampeders on Thursday as both teams look for first win
OTTAWA - It's only the second week of the season and already the Ottawa Redblacks are under pressure to perform. After dropping their season opener 19-12 to the Montreal Alouettes, the Redblacks (0-1-...
Jun 14, 2023
A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform
TORONTO - BCE Inc. announced Wednesday that it is cutting 1,300 positions, around three per cent of its workforce, and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to "significantly ada...
Jun 14, 2023
Oriole Park Elementary opens Outdoor Learning and Indigenous Gardens
For the last two years, Oriole Park Elementary has been raising money for a project they formally opened on Wednesday, on the school property's southwest corner.The Oriole Park Outdoor Learning and In...
Jun 14, 2023
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump's indictment
MIAMI (AP) - Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald T...
Jun 14, 2023
Tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for many communities in southern Alberta.At 2:38 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, meteorologists said they are tracking a severe thunderstorm that coul...
Jun 14, 2023
All-star Peters back with Toronto Argonauts after being released by Falcons
TORONTO - Jamal Peters has returned home. The all-star cornerback practised with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday, his first time with the CFL club since helping it capture the 2022 Grey Cup with a ...
Jun 14, 2023
Ottawa mayor Sutcliffe 'delighted' with Andlauer agreement to buy NHL's Senators
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he is "delighted" that Michael Andlauer's bidding group has reached a deal in principle to buy the NHL's Senators. The team announced Tuesday that Andlauer and his gro...
Jun 14, 2023