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B.C. father and daughter accuse Canadian Tire, security company of racism, profiling
COQUITLAM, B.C. - An Indigenous father and daughter in British Columbia are accusing Canadian Tire and its third party security company of racial profiling and racism after they say he was singled out...
Oct 01, 2024
A plane carrying Brazil's president back home returns to Mexico City due to a technical problem
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's air force said Tuesday that the airplane carrying Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva experienced a technical problem after leaving Mexico City and will return to th...
Oct 01, 2024
Alberta RCMP coordinate with communities to curtail copper wire crooks
The Alberta RCMP is launching a community initiative in response to concerns about ongoing copper wire theft in eastern Alberta.To reduce the amount of theft, Mounties say the RCMP's Eastern and Centr...
Oct 01, 2024
Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series
HOUSTON (AP) - Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Se...
Oct 01, 2024
RDP collaborates with industry to host a resiliency workshop
Officials with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) say they brought practitioners in last week to host a sold-out workshop focusing on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience Scale Masterclass.The event w...
Oct 01, 2024
Canadian men edge Nepal with three balls remaining in T20 cricket match
KING CITY, Ont. - Former captain Saad Bin Zafar scored 33 not out Tuesday to lead Canada to a four-wicket win over Nepal in a T20 cricket match. After Nepal scored 139 for six in its 20 overs, the Can...
Oct 01, 2024
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre hosting Annual Fall Fundraising Banquet
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre is hosting its Annual Fall Fundraising Banquet on October 24, 2024. This year, we focus on "Growing Together" with a deep sense of compassion and connection. ...
Oct 01, 2024
Wolf Creek Public Schools salutes teachers for World Teachers Day October 5
"As we move into the vibrant month of October, it's the perfect time to pause and reflect on the incredible contributions of our educators. This month, as we celebrate World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5, w...
Oct 01, 2024
First Fridays gallery openings for Red Deer
Farm Friendly: Works by Larry Reese Artist: Larry Reese Media: 2D Oil Paintings Kiwanis Public Art Gallery, Red Deer Public Library - Downtown Branch, 4818 49 Street Exhibition Dates: August 13 - Octo...
Oct 01, 2024
Canadian government not ordering Novavax's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is not providing Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season, citing low demand. It says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of ...
Oct 01, 2024