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Edmonton Elks take linebacker Dublanko first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO - The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Edmonton had the first selection after finishing last in the West Division with a 4-14 recor...
Apr 30, 2024
Metro train collides with bus in downtown Los Angeles, injuring more than 50, 2 seriously
LOS ANGELES (AP) - At least 55 people were hurt, two seriously, when a Metro light rail train and a University of Southern California shuttle bus collided Tuesday along a busy thoroughfare in downtown...
Apr 30, 2024
Partial road closure along Thorburn Avenue
Local motorists are advised of a partial road closure in Timberlands North beginning May 1. Officials with the City of Rerd Deer say the northbound lane of Thorburn Avenue from Toye street to Township...
Apr 30, 2024
Provincial government says funding for sexual assault centres increased in new budget
The provincial government says an additional $3 million is included in the new budget for Alberta's sexual assault centres.The government says in a release that this means the 15 centres in Alberta wi...
Apr 30, 2024
Funding announced to boost Alberta’s irrigation infrastructure
VAUXHALL, AB - Irrigation districts will benefit from a big funding boost.The Government of Alberta has announced a $19 million investment through Budget 2024 to update irrigation infrastructure acros...
Apr 30, 2024
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation launches philanthropy group for women
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is launching a new philanthropic women's group, aiming to advance health care in central Alberta.Women Leading Philanthropy (WLP) is being described as a, "givi...
Apr 30, 2024
AgriSpirit fund supports rural communities
A program with a goal to provide financial support for rural projects is now accepting applications.Since the inception of the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported 1,615...
Apr 30, 2024
Pay parking starts May 15 in Sylvan Lake
Town of Sylvan Lake media release -- Residents are reminded to register for free pay parking. Please register early to allow time for permit approval.Residents can add up to 4 vehicles: Parking enforc...
Apr 30, 2024
Don Callis reluctantly returns to Winnipeg with All Elite Wrestling
Don Callis is considered one of the four greatest professional wrestlers to ever come out of Winnipeg, much to his chagrin. Callis will be representing his stable of wrestlers on Wednesday night when ...
Apr 30, 2024
Charges withdrawn for one suspect in local drug and firearms seizure, arrest warrant issued for second suspect
Charges have been withdrawn for one of two people charged in a drug and firearms seizure in Blackfalds last year, while the second person charged has a warrant out for their arrest. Candace Danielle P...
Apr 30, 2024