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Truth Test: Is Doug Ford making vaccines mandatory for some workers?
The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead of spin. S...
Aug 24, 2021
Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets
HALIFAX - The federal Greens have nominated a candidate in Nova Scotia who was turfed by the NDP in the last national campaign after a tweet surfaced in which she had compared Israel to Nazi Germany. ...
Aug 24, 2021
Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco on Tuesday, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. The move culminates a pe...
Aug 24, 2021
Heavy rain disrupts day one at U17, U15, U13 Championships at Alberta Springs
Heavy rain at Alberta Springs Golf Resort cancelled four of the six divisions Monday at The Alberta 2021 U17, U15, U13 Championships. As a result, event organizers say the Girls U17, U15, U13, as well...
Aug 24, 2021
River Bend hosts club championship
Winners have been announced from the Club Championship event held at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area over the weekend.Men's Club Champion: Jordan WilliamsonSenior Ladies Champion: Jean WimmerSenio...
Aug 24, 2021
Red Deer Mounties encourage proactive steps in preventing crimes of opportunity
Red Deer RCMP are reminding people to take proactive steps with their homes and vehicles to avoid becoming the victims of opportunistic crime.Cpl. Mike Evans with the Red Deer RCMP Community Policing ...
Aug 24, 2021
Red Deer Chamber to host Women Leading Change
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a one-day professional development event next month for women in business.Residents are welcome to attend Women Leading Change, a day of profes...
Aug 24, 2021
Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...
Aug 24, 2021
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Aug. 24: Build...
Aug 24, 2021
Red Deer U15 AAA Ernco Braves win provincial baseball championship
Red Deer's U15 AAA Ernco Braves are provincial champions.The minor baseball team earned Gold in Okotoks, AB on Sunday.The Braves went 4-1 over the weekend, edging out the top-rated Calgary Bucks Black...
Aug 24, 2021