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Arbitrator to decide soon in case of rail conductor fired for social media posts
CALGARY - A train conductor who was fired from Canadian Pacific Railway two years ago over social media posts says she expects to find out soon whether she'll get her job back. Stephanie Katelnikoff, ...
Nov 29, 2019
Court tosses federal bid to quash deadline on child welfare payments
OTTAWA - The federal government has lost its bid to delay a deadline for compensating First Nations families torn apart by an underfunded child welfare system, as part of a Federal Court decision...
Nov 29, 2019
Despite U.S. calls for more, Canada's defence spending set to stay the same
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to face questions from other leaders of the NATO military alliance next week as new figures show Canadian military spending is expected to remain ...
Nov 29, 2019
Stolen fire truck sparks police pursuit in Winnipeg, suspect arrested
WINNIPEG - Police in Winnipeg zapped a man with a stun gun and took him into custody after a suspect stole a fire truck and took it for a joyride through downtown. Investigators say the fire...
Nov 29, 2019
Eaton Centre shooter Christopher Husbands sentenced to life in prison
TORONTO - A man who opened fire in the crowded food court of a popular mall in downtown Toronto seven years ago, killing two people, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. The ...
Nov 29, 2019
Peter Harder to step down as government's representative in the Senate
OTTAWA - The man representing the Liberal government in the Senate is stepping down at the end of the year. Sen. Peter Harder, who shepherded government legislation in the Senate as it began its trans...
Nov 29, 2019
Glencross charity rodeo supports Ronald McDonald House, Hockey Alberta Foundation
A unique fundraising event inspired by former NHL player Curtis Glencross has once again come through in a big way for two local charities. Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta and the Hockey Alberta...
Nov 29, 2019 Left to right: Curtis Glencross, Dennis Zukiwsky (Chair, Hockey Alberta Foundation), Tim Leer (Executive Director, Hockey Alberta Foundation), Jason Evanson (CEO, Ronald McDonald House Alberta), Jennifer Clermont (Director of Operations, Ronald McDonald House Alberta), and Kelsey Angeltvedt (Glencross and Friends). (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
Sylvan Lake man accused of killing wife makes court appearance
A Sylvan Lake man accused of killing his wife this past summer made a brief appearance in Red Deer court on Friday.Satnam Singh Sandhu, 41, faces counts of second-degree murder, attempted murder and a...
Nov 29, 2019 (File Photo)
MARKET WATCH: Nov. 29
Big PictureU.S. Markets Hit New Highs Over Trade Optimism, Strong Data Wall Street's big three indexes closed at record levels for a third straight day on Wednesday following positive trade deal news ...
Nov 29, 2019
Red Deer & District Community Foundation, RBC Foundation announce $45,000 for local youth
Red Deer & District Community Foundation and RBC Foundation have handed out a total of $45,000 to support three youth led initiatives in Central Alberta in the amount of $15,000 each. The announce...
Nov 29, 2019 (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Rene Rondeau)