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RDC speakers’ series to challenge "celebrity effect" on information
Red Deer College says the next installment of its Perspectives: Canada in the World speakers' series will challenge the myths, assumptions and pop culture influences on how we consume information.On T...
Dec 09, 2019
Credit downgrade a signal to get tougher on spending
Alberta taxpayers were dealt another blow when Moody's downgraded the province's credit rating.Credit downgrades matter for taxpayers because they can increase the interest charges that Albertans need...
Dec 09, 2019
Rocky RCMP's new Crime Reduction Unit showing promise
Rocky Mountain House RCMP have started a pilot project to help in the fight against property crime in the area.RCMP Detachment Commander Christian Delisle implemented a new Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) ...
Dec 09, 2019
Weekly Scoreboard: Dec. 9-15, 2019
*All records shown are current prior to the week beginning**If you have a local sports score or story you'd like to see on our website, email news@rdnewsnow.com or josh@rdnewsnow.comRELATED: Weekly Sc...
Dec 09, 2019
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas. Morneau is introducing legislation today to provide a tax break for anyone earni...
Dec 09, 2019
Greed drove former SNC exec's alleged fraud, corruption scheme: Crown
MONTREAL - The Crown has begun final arguments in the criminal trial of former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi. A federal prosecutor summarizing the Crown's evidence described th...
Dec 09, 2019
Red Deer's Christmas Light Tour is back!
Red Deerians can once again bolster their holiday spirit by embarking on the 2019 Christmas Light Tour.With many local homes already decorated for the season, Jim Elliott and his son A.J. have put tog...
Dec 09, 2019 One of many local homes decorated for the Holiday Season that can be viewed as part of the 2019 Red Deer Christmas Light Tour. (Supplied)
Canadian women finish runner-up in Dubai rugby 7s, men place 10th
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Gayle Broughton scored with less than 30 seconds remaining to lift New Zealand to a hard-fought 17-14 win over Canada in the women's final at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday...
Dec 09, 2019
Canadian Kingsbury takes gold medal in 100th career moguls World Cup start
RUKA, Finland - Canadian moguls star Mikael Kingsbury spent a good portion of his summer testing out new tricks to unleash during competitions. He didn't need them in the...
Dec 09, 2019
Led by 'Marriage Story,' Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms
NEW YORK - With four films up for best picture, four series nominated for the top television awards and 34 total nominations, Netflix dominated the 77th Golden Globe nominations on Monday. Noah Baumba...
Dec 09, 2019