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Drumheller GIS arrest male and female from Three Hills for trafficking methamphetamine
Two people from Three Hills, AB, are facing drug-related charges.On March 3, 2024, Drumheller General Investigation Section (GIS) executed a search warrant at a local residence, as well as on a vehicl...
Mar 06, 2024
Montreal Chinese groups sue RCMP for alleging they hosted illegal 'police stations'
MONTREAL - Two Montreal-area Chinese groups and their director have filed a defamation suit against the RCMP for alleging they hosted clandestine Chinese government "police stations." Chinese Family S...
Mar 06, 2024
Nominations open for Youth Spark Awards
Hey Lakers! Do you know of an amazing youth that shows leadership and determination? Nominate them for a Youth Spark Awards! This event lets our community honour youth who make a positive impact.How t...
Mar 06, 2024
Red Deer & District Community Foundation adds three new scholarships for local students
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation has announced three new financial awards to support Central Alberta students. "With the understanding that education can be a powerful tool, we are thr...
Mar 06, 2024
Alberta Cancer Foundation and partners to address health care wait times with new Precision Analytics program
The Alberta Cancer Foundation and Cancer Care Alberta have announced what they describe as a transformative public private philanthropic partnership with industry leaders Merck and Astra Zeneca. Toget...
Mar 06, 2024
Canada's Mike Weir hopes for raucous pro-International crowd at Presidents Cup
It's not that Mike Weir wants the fans at Royal Montreal Golf Club to be hostile toward the United States team when the Presidents Cup comes to Canada, but he definitely doesn't want the Americans to ...
Mar 06, 2024
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year. The Senate is expe...
Mar 06, 2024
Multiple injuries in Philadelphia bus shooting, following 3 fatal gunfire incidents in as many days
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Authorities in Philadelphia say another shooting involving a city bus resulted in multiple bystanders being injured Wednesday, following three fatal gunfire incidents on the transi...
Mar 06, 2024
Red Deer Minor Hockey bidding to host 2025 Telus Cup
Red Deer Minor Hockey has put in a bid to host the 2025 Telus Cup.The tournament, which is scheduled for April 21-27 of next year, is the national championship for the highest level of U18 hockey in C...
Mar 06, 2024
Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward lines on Wednesday, acquiring centres Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks. In the deal that also involves the Tampa Bay Lightnin...
Mar 06, 2024