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Temporary south bank trail closure
Starting Monday, October 4, a portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to the CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close temporarily for construction. The closur...
Sep 27, 2021
Road closure on 50 Street west of 49 Avenue
Red Deer drivers are advised of a road closure on 50 Street west of 49 Avenue as crews replace a fire hydrant. Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 50 Street will be closed West of 49 Avenue...
Sep 27, 2021
Traffic disruption along 67 Street adjacent to G.H. Dawe Community Centre
Red Deer drivers are advised of a traffic disruption eastbound on 67 Street from Taylor Drive to 59 Avenue as crews perform utility work. Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 67 Street will...
Sep 27, 2021
Rookie MPs start orientation amid uncertainty over Parliament's future
OTTAWA - Ten newly elected members of Parliament were shown the ropes of their new jobs on Monday, even as questions swirled around when - and how - they and their more experienced colleagues on both ...
Sep 27, 2021
BGC Red Deer awarded $35,000 in support of Raise the Grade Program
A Red Deer organization offering after school and out-of-school programs for local youth has received a funding boost to help support those efforts.With the generous support of RBC and Employment and ...
Sep 27, 2021
Both Ottawa Reblacks and Edmonton Elks to start rookie quarterbacks in CFL clash
Rookie quarterback Caleb Evans will be tasked with helping the Ottawa Redblacks snap their ugly five-game losing steak. Evans will make his CFL starting debut Tuesday night when Ottawa (1-5) hosts Edm...
Sep 27, 2021
White House plays down notion of link between Meng decision, release of two Michaels
WASHINGTON - The White House is playing down the links between the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig and last week's decision to abandon the extradition of Meng Wanzhou. Press sec...
Sep 27, 2021
Voter turnout in federal election about average despite pandemic challenges
OTTAWA - Sixty-two per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in last week's federal election - about average turnout for recent Canadian elections despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elect...
Sep 27, 2021
Direct passenger flights from India resume as Canada lifts ban
OTTAWA - Direct passenger flights to Canada from India are resuming today as Transport Canada lifts a months-long ban imposed due to high COVID-19 case counts. In a post on Twitter, Transport Canada s...
Sep 27, 2021
'It has been the worst period in my life': Annamie Paul resigns as Green leader
TORONTO - Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada following months of strife within its ranks, saying she doesn't "have the heart" to keep fighting to hold onto the reins....
Sep 27, 2021