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Canadian Medical Association hopes federal budget will address primary care needs
OTTAWA - A group representing thousands of doctors from across the country is hoping the Liberal government's coming federal budget addresses a long-standing concern about lack of access to family doc...
Apr 08, 2021

Calgary man who killed girlfriend, mother and stepfather to be sentenced
CALGARY - A man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather is to be sentenced today. Dustin Duthie, 27, pleaded guilty last month to ...
Apr 08, 2021

Nominate a star volunteer in your community
The Stars of Alberta awards highlight and pay tribute to volunteers who give their time, energy and skills to make a difference in the lives of Albertans. Two awards are given in each of the following...
Apr 07, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 231,009 new vaccinations administered for a total of 6,991...
Apr 07, 2021

Global oil demand on the rise: ATB Financial
Average annual global oil consumption will rise by 5.5 million barrels per day in 2021 compared to last year, according to the Short-Term Energy Outlook released by the U.S. Energy Information Adminis...
Apr 07, 2021

Lacombe Burger of the Month raises nearly $1,000 for Team Jigger Foundation
A baked potato bun?! HECK YEAH! So much creativity, so much fun, so many great people month after month are a part of our Burger of the Month program including Lacombe Guest Chef for March, Al Scholin...
Apr 07, 2021

RDC launches $1,000,000 fundraising campaign with help from anonymous donor
Red Deer College has launched an "ambitious and significant student bursary fundraising campaign."The college says a generous, anonymous donor has committed a $500,000 donation to match gifts made to ...
Apr 07, 2021

Red Deer County seeks public assistance in locating stolen equipment
Red Deer County is asking for the public's assistance in locating equipment stolen from Protective Services Station 4 in Springbrook sometime overnight between Tuesday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 7....
Apr 07, 2021

Campbell registers franchise-record 10th straight victory as Leafs down Canadiens
TORONTO - Jack Campbell made 32 saves for his franchise-record 10th straight victory as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Wednesday. Auston Matthews, with his NHL-best 28t...
Apr 07, 2021

Alberta introduces bill to ban carding, standardize street checks
EDMONTON, AB- The Alberta Government has introduced new legislation that would "outright prohibit carding and standardize street checks.""Bill 63, the Police (Street Checks and Carding) Amendment Act,...
Apr 07, 2021