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Supreme Court declines to hear Crown appeal of overturned N.S. murder conviction
Canada's top court has declined to hear an appeal from the Crown regarding the overturned murder conviction in the case of a former Nova Scotia medical student. William Sandeson was originally convict...
Feb 25, 2021
County MPC approves small business development permits
A strong show of support for small businesses in Red Deer County this week as the County's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) granted approvals for three new businesses and the expansion of a fourth....
Feb 25, 2021
Quebec health authority hires Indigenous staff, promises changes after Echaquan death
QUEBEC - The Quebec health authority that runs the hospital where an Indigenous woman was mocked before she died says it is taking concrete steps to ensure Atikamekw people receive better care. Joyce ...
Feb 25, 2021
Walking path at Three Mile Bend temporarily closed
The City of Red Deer says the southeast section of the walking trail at Three Mile Bend will be closed from March 2 and 3, as crews perform work in the area.Trails north of the large parking lot will ...
Feb 25, 2021
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021
The latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada (all times eastern):12:45 p.m.Newfoundland and Labrador health officials are reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19.Authorities say all of the ne...
Feb 25, 2021
Drayton Valley, Brazeau County receive asset management funding
The Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County are among 25 Alberta communities that are receiving federal funding to help boost asset management.The Government of Canada is investing $1.15 million int...
Feb 25, 2021
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm confirmed as energy secretary
WASHINGTON - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm won Senate confirmation Thursday to be President Joe Biden's energy secretary. The vote was 64-35. Granholm, who served two terms as governor in a s...
Feb 25, 2021
Sylvan Lake man elected Canadian Canola Growers Association chair
A Sylvan Lake area farmer has been elected as the new chair of the Canadian Canola Growers Association.Mike Ammeter has been elected for a two-year term."I am honoured to accept the position of Chair ...
Feb 25, 2021
Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Nassar charged
LANSING, Mich. - A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and r...
Feb 25, 2021
Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA
LOS ANGELES - Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot and two of the singer's French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The dog walker was shot once Wednesday night and is...
Feb 25, 2021