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Ottawa plans to hire trainers in preparation for UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - Canada is still vying for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, but it's already warming up the chair with a plan to hire trainers for Canadian officials. The federal gover...
Jan 17, 2020
Chinook's Edge raises busing fees, adds charge for rural students
An ongoing struggle with its transportation deficit is leading Chinook's Edge School Division to raise busing fees for town students and begin charging for the busing of rural students. Starting in 20...
Jan 17, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK - Jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial concluded Friday after an arduous two-week process, setting the stage for testimony to begin in the next week. The lawyers and judge halted t...
Jan 17, 2020
Red Deer RCMP investigating dozens of vehicle thefts to start New Year
It's a crime of opportunity that thieves in our city are taking advantage of. Red Deer RCMP are reminding local drivers about the dangers of leaving your vehicle unlocked and idling unattended.With ex...
Jan 17, 2020 Red Deer RCMP find an idling vehicle unlocked during a proactive patrol on Friday morning aimed at raising awareness around preventable vehicle thefts. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)
Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. - A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York extortion trial set for next week after prosecutors said he was hiding assets...
Jan 17, 2020
Drayton Valley RCMP report: Jan. 9 - Jan. 16
January 9 9:20 am - Drayton Valley - 63 Street - Complaint of unknown people, possibly homeless, breaking into the outdoor showers/bathrooms of a business overnight. 10:31 am - Drayton Valley - Omnipl...
Jan 17, 2020
Toronto FC teenage forward Jayden Nelson continues to turn heads with Canada
It's been a dizzying ride of late for Jayden Nelson. Last year, the young forward from Brampton, Ont., made his pro debut with Toronto FC 2, turned 17, represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup an...
Jan 17, 2020
Lucas Hammond returns from injury as Canada sevens squad heads Down Under
Recovered from a foot injury, Lucas Hammond returns to action as the Canadian men travel to New Zealand and Australia for the third and fourth stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will...
Jan 17, 2020
Canada to give $25,000 to families of each Canadian who died in Iran plane crash
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will provide $25,000 to the families of each of the 57 Canadian citizens and 29 permanent residents who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian passenge...
Jan 17, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a memorial for the victims of the Ukrainian plane disaster in Iran this past week in Edmonton, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Supreme Court to hear B.C. case attempting to halt Trans Mountain expansion
OTTAWA - The B.C. government will ask Canada's high court Thursday to give it authority over what can flow through the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta. The case is a make-...
Jan 17, 2020