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No charges against Calgary officer in parking garage shooting
CALGARY - Alberta's police watchdog says no charges will be laid against a Calgary police officer who shot a suspect dead with a powerful patrol rifle.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says t...
Jun 14, 2019
Toronto Raptors and their diverse team celebrated worldwide
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors became Canada's team even before winning the NBA Finals, but international news headlines on Friday suggested they are now celebrated as world champions. The team - ...
Jun 14, 2019
NDP hopes for a jumpstart as it releases policy planks ahead of campaign
OTTAWA - The federal New Democrats have been looking for a boost and they're hoping to get that on Sunday, when leader Jagmeet Singh presents the party's policy vision for the upcoming election campai...
Jun 14, 2019
New multi-family building approved for South Hill
The City's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) has given the go-ahead for a new apartment building on Red Deer's South Hill.The three-story, 24-unit building by Sorento Custom Homes Ltd. will be at 36...
Jun 14, 2019 Rendering of the new three-story, 24-unit multi-family building planned for Red Deer's South Hill on 51 Avenue.
Liberals hope to deal with HIV non-disclosure issue if re-elected: Lametti
TORONTO - The federal justice minister says the Liberals hope to tackle the issue of criminalization of HIV non-disclosure if they are re-elected in the fall. Non-disclosure has led to assault or...
Jun 14, 2019
Alternative landfill operations in Drayton Valley
Efforts to extend the life of the Aspen Waste Management Facility in Drayton Valley have taken another step forward.On June 12, council passed a motion directing Administration to pursue an agreement ...
Jun 14, 2019
Hills and Richards named Lightning Athletes of the Year
Excellence in athletics was celebrated during the annual Athletic Awards Banquet held at Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer Thursday night.The Sr. Male Athlete of the Year award went to Dolan Hills...
Jun 14, 2019 Dolan Hills (Left) and Keanna Richards (Right) were each named the Lightning Male Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year respectively at the annual Athletics Awards Banquet held at Hunting Hills High School Thursday night.
RDC to introduce new President & CEO Tuesday
Red Deer College will announce their new President & CEO at a special event scheduled for Tuesday (June 18) morning.The announcement comes after an 18-month search conducted by the RDC Board of Go...
Jun 14, 2019
Canadians in Hong Kong worried for neighbours as protests roil former colony
As mass protests in Hong Kong grab headlines around the world, expatriate Canadians living in the former British colony say the demonstrations have been intense -- and are raising fresh concerns about...
Jun 14, 2019
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman applauded during navy change of command ceremony
HALIFAX - Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, whose status has been up in the air since a breach-of-trust-case against him was dropped last month, was welcomed with a greeting of "mate" from the ...
Jun 14, 2019