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County reminds public that campaign sign vandalism is illegal
Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, Red Deer County received reports of election signs being vandalized. Nancy Lougheed, Returning Officer, is asking the public "to please be respectful of the democra...
Oct 14, 2021
Ivermectin: A useful drug, but not a treatment for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been long and tiresome to say the least. We all want - and need - safe, effective therapies to help prevent more suffering and death. Unfortunately, in the sometimes desperat...
Oct 14, 2021
Extendicare leaving Saskatchewan following province's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak
REGINA - Extendicare, a national private long-term care provider, is ending its contract with the government of Saskatchewan after the province's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak happened in one of its hom...
Oct 14, 2021
Canada must stay vigilant against COVID-19, including with border testing: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is pouring cold water on the idea of letting travellers enter Canada without a COVID-19 test. Freeland says Canada needs to remain vigilant against...
Oct 14, 2021
Alberta Ombudsman receives complaints about EMS dispatch consolidation from mayors
Four Alberta cities have appealed to a high-ranking provincial authority over the consolidation of 911 EMS dispatch services.Last August, AHS announced that the municipally-run contracted satellite di...
Oct 14, 2021
Toronto Arrows set for first home game in 867 days after pandemic-related absence
TORONTO - After an 867-day absence, the Toronto Arrows finally get to play at home Saturday. The exhibition game against the Atlantic Selects at York Lions Stadium is part celebration, part scouting m...
Oct 14, 2021
Liberals keeping watchful eye for bottlenecks at Canadian ports, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is keeping a close eye on the pace of trade at Canadian ports for signs of strain. So far Freeland suggests she hasn't seen difficulties similar to...
Oct 14, 2021
Parkland Institute report examines influence wealthy donors can have on municipal election
EDMONTON, AB - With general voting day fast approaching in the 2021 municipal elections in Alberta, the Parkland Institute has released a report focusing on campaign spending and donations.The report,...
Oct 14, 2021
Coast Guard: California oil spill likely 25,000 gallons
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) - The amount of crude oil spilled in an offshore pipeline leak in Southern California is believed to be close to 25,000 gallons, or only about one-fifth of what officials...
Oct 14, 2021
Premier doesn’t understand why some want to take ivermectin instead of COVID vaccines
Alberta's premier says he doesn't understand why people would want to take ivermectin, a horse dewormer, rather than a free and approved COVID-19 vaccine.Jason Kenney made the comments during a live q...
Oct 14, 2021