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Former Wildrose leader to seek UCP nomination in Fort McMurray riding
The former leader of Alberta's right-of-centre Wildrose Party wants to jump back into politics.Brian Jean says on social media that he is seeking the United Conservative nomination for the constituenc...
Nov 04, 2021
Blown fuse and failed transformer result in loud bangs heard near Cronquist Business Park
Residents near Red Deer's Capstone neighbourhood and Cronquist Business Park may have heard a pair of loud bangs on Wednesday following a blown fuse nearby.Jim Jorgensen, Utilities Manager for the Cit...
Nov 04, 2021
NHLPA to commission independent review of its response to Beach's assault allegations
TORONTO - The NHL Players' Association says it will commission an independent review of the union's response to sexual assault allegations made by Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Kyle Beach against a fo...
Nov 04, 2021
Tories to form 'mini-caucus' on vaccine mandates; MP says it's not about O'Toole
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu says she and other colleagues are forming what she calls a "mini-caucus" within the existing Tory caucus to advocate for Canadians concerned about the impacts of...
Nov 04, 2021
Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new voting rules that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who face fading hopes of overhauling the nation's ...
Nov 04, 2021
Red Deer down to 238 active COVID cases, adds 77th death
CENTRAL ZONERed Deer has 238 active cases of COVID-19, down one from Wednesday.Meantime, recoveries in Red Deer rose by 26 to 8,805, as the total number of COVID-19 cases attributed to Red Deer rose b...
Nov 04, 2021
Iqaluit's water emergency has so far cost $1.5M, city may ask Nunavut for aid
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The City of Iqaluit says it has spent $1.5 million to date during the city's water emergency and plans to request financial assistance from the Nunavut government. The capital's 8,0...
Nov 04, 2021
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is unavailable for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia after testing positive for COVID-19. The team made the announcement a few hours ...
Nov 04, 2021
Raptors are gelling more quickly than some predicted during five-game win streak
TORONTO - The young Toronto Raptors might have sputtered out to a shaky start, but they're suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, tied with Miami for the NBA's best win streak of five games....
Nov 04, 2021
Humboldt Broncos hockey team gets name, logo trademarked following 2018 fatal crash
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA - The Humboldt Broncos name and logo have officially been trademarked more than three years after the Saskatchewan hockey team's tragic bus crash. The junior A hockey cl...
Nov 04, 2021