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Temporary road closure on 50 Avenue in Ponoka
Officials with the Town of Ponoka say there will be a temporary road closure on 50 Avenue between 60 Street and 63 Street on Aug. 22 as crews conduct underground storm line maintenance. Weather permit...
Aug 21, 2025

Villanova University reports an active shooter on campus, tells students to barricade doors
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, days before the start of classes. Students shared a text from the Villanova aler...
Aug 21, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Crown won't appeal hockey players' acquittals on sex assault charges
A lawyer for one of five former junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges last month says the Crown will not be appealing the ruling. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 21, 2025

CA Humane's monthly fundraising bingo in need of volunteers
We need YOUR help!Did you know CA Humane runs a monthly bingo at the Red Deer Bingo Centre? This program is 100% volunteer-run and brings in vital funds for the animals who need us most. The best part...
Aug 21, 2025

Soroptimist International of Central Alberta accepting applications for Spread your Wings award
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta says applications are now open to apply for the 2025 Spread your Wings Award.People selected would win a $1,500 cash award and the deadline to apply is Sep...
Aug 21, 2025

Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court de...
Aug 21, 2025

Quebec's RSV immunization campaign led to sharp decline in infant hospitalizations
MONTREAL - The provincial agency in charge of Quebec health care says the number of infants hospitalized from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has fallen significantly following a successful vacci...
Aug 21, 2025

Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - A judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. "I conclude that ...
Aug 21, 2025

Alberta hosting several major sporting events
Alberta's government says it is proud to welcome nine major national and international sporting events to the province this month and over the coming months.Officials say Alberta is a top destination ...
Aug 21, 2025

Trump administration reviewing all 55M people with US visas for potential deportable violations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Thursday that it's reviewing all the more than 55 million people with U.S. visas for potential deportable violations. The State Department says visas th...
Aug 21, 2025