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Union remembers Cargill worker who died as a 'quiet, gentle and humble man'
CALGARY - The union representing workers at the Cargill meat processing plant in southern Alberta has paid tribute to the second employee who died as a result of COVID-19. Benito Quesada, who was...
May 12, 2020
Red Deer County joins national crime prevention group
Red Deer County is becoming a member of the Canadian Municipal Network of Crime Prevention (CMNCP).Council gave their thumbs up to joining the national crime fighting organization during their regular...
May 12, 2020
New lawyer for Eckville man who admitted to child sex crimes
An Eckville man who has admitted to committing sex crimes against young children has a new lawyer in place.Crown Prosecutor Carolyn Ayre, Calgary Specialized Prosecution, confirms Kelsey Sitar will re...
May 12, 2020
Wet'suwet'en deal recognizes rights and title, sets stage for ongong talks
SMITHERS, B.C. - A draft agreement between hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern British Columbia and the federal and provincial governments recognizes the rights and title of ...
May 12, 2020
Clearwater County goes back to the drawing board with Land Use Bylaw amendments
Clearwater County Council held a public hearing on Tuesday in regards proposed changes to the county's Land Use Bylaw.After residents saw what changes were being looked, councillors stated that they h...
May 12, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw says 'common sense' needed as relaunch nears
With the province set to begin reopening businesses on Thursday, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health says it's a two-way street when it comes to ensuring everyone's safety as the COVID-19 pandem...
May 12, 2020
HMCS Fredericton back in action after Cyclone crash
OTTAWA - The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton is back in action less than two weeks after its Cyclone helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece, killing six Canadian Armed Forces members. Depar...
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 recoveries continue to outpace new cases in Alberta
Alberta is reporting a total of 4866 recoveries from COVID-19 as of Tuesday, an increase of 207 from Monday, while there are 1,361 active cases, a decrease of 163.There remain 73 people in Alberta hos...
May 12, 2020
RCMP arrest man in stolen Handi-Van
One man is in custody following the theft of a handi-van from a seniors' complex that led to a police chase in and around Red Deer Tuesday morning. At 7:30 a.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a 911 com...
May 12, 2020
Musk becomes champion for businesses defying shutdown orders
At the Fit4All Gym in Lebanon, Illinois, owner David Tate considers Elon Musk a huge ally in the fight against government coronavirus orders that Tate says are driving him into the poorhouse. Tate reo...
May 12, 2020