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Province seeking Albertans’ input on agriculture research
The provincial government is holding engagement sessions and launching an online survey to gather feedback about the future of agriculture research in Alberta.Government officials say the aim is to en...
Jan 08, 2020 Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
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Man charged with shooting, injuring Minnesota officer
WASECA, Minn. - Prosecutors on Wednesday charged a man with shooting and critically wounding a Minnesota police officer who was responding to a report of a suspicious person. Tyler Robert Janovsky, 37...
Jan 08, 2020
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Hockey fan, 8, gets birthday cake with Maple Leaf Foods logo by mistake
MONTREAL - A young Toronto Maple Leafs fan got a big letdown Saturday when a bakery mix-up left him with a birthday cake honouring a packaged meat company instead of his favourite team. The ...
Jan 08, 2020
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Hockey fan, 8, gets birthday cake with Maple Leaf Foods logo by mistake
MONTREAL - A young Toronto Maple Leafs fan got a big letdown Saturday when a bakery mix-up left him with a birthday cake honouring a packaged meat company instead of his favourite team. The ...
Jan 08, 2020
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TFC hunt for designated player continues, Bono gets taste of English soccer
Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis says his search for a designated player is progressing. The club has a short list and is in talks with its targets. While the goal is to have the player signed prior to t...
Jan 08, 2020
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RDU sports teams to drop "Kings, Queens" for new name
Say goodbye to the RDC Kings and Queens. College officials say that when Red Deer College officially becomes Red Deer University its sports teams will play under a new name. "As RDC undertakes the exc...
Jan 08, 2020
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Be a snow buddy in your neighbourhood
Red Deer is a community where people help each other year round. This winter, The City wants to encourage that neighbourly spirit with a Snow Buddy Contest. Being a Snow Buddy means helping those arou...
Jan 08, 2020 (City of Red Deer)
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Calgary neurologist pleads guilty to dozens of assaults dating back to 1980s
CALGARY - A retired neurologist has admitted in court to sexually assaulting 28 female patients over three decades. Keith Hoyte, 71, pleaded guilty to 28 counts as his trial was to begin Monday i...
Jan 08, 2020
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Court tosses class action against Gilbert Rozon brought by women claiming abuse
MONTREAL - In a split decision, Quebec's Court of Appeal has thrown out a lower court ruling authorizing a $10 million class-action lawsuit brought against entertainment impresario Gilbert Rozon. The ...
Jan 08, 2020
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Shelters bracing to help Red Deer’s homeless during cold snap
Red Deer's Safe Harbour Society is hopeful they have enough space for those who'll need it during the cold snap about to hit our city. Temperatures are forecast to fall as low as -26 Celsius between n...
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