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Trump rips McConnell as GOP divide deepens post-Capitol riot
WASHINGTON - In the most caustic sign yet of deepening GOP divisions, former President Donald Trump blistered Mitch McConnell as a "political hack" on Tuesday, days after the Senate's top Republican d...
Feb 16, 2021

City council approves extension to Red Deer's face covering bylaw
Red Deer city council has extended the end date for a bylaw mandating the wearing of face coverings in indoor public places and public vehicles in the community.On Tuesday, council unanimously approve...
Feb 16, 2021

Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry
TOKYO - Japan's first coronavirus shots were given to health workers Wednesday, beginning the vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the already delayed Tokyo Olympics. The government gave...
Feb 16, 2021

Three arrested for firearms trafficking
RCMP say three people have been charged on the heels of a "comprehensive investigation" that started in January and saw at least 11 different partnering detachments, units and agencies collaborating t...
Feb 16, 2021

Winter wonderland awaits start of Toronto FC training camp Wednesday
Toronto FC opens training camp Wednesday in a winter wonderland, with a new coach in Chris Armas and the hope that the search for a third designated player is close to completion. Other questions rema...
Feb 16, 2021

Nurses, contact tracers responding to Olymel COVID outbreak
RED DEER -- Alberta Health Services says it is responding directly to a COVID-19 outbreak that has infected hundreds at a hog slaughterhouse where almost two-thirds of workers have at least one other ...
Feb 16, 2021

Red Deer with 420 active COVID-19 cases as provincial total dips below 5,000
Alberta confirmed 263 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.That's out of 5,216 test results over the past 24 hours for a higher positivity rate of about five per cent."This is an increase from where have ...
Feb 16, 2021

Petitclerc recounts her own experience with disability in final MAID bill debate
OTTAWA - Sen. Chantal Petitclerc has recounted her own experience with a disability in a bid to counter criticism of a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying. Disability-rights groups ar...
Feb 16, 2021

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Feb. 16
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Feb 16, 2021

Curling Fashion: Colourful retro look is in at Canadian women's curling championship
Part retro, part modern, all with new colourful hooks and a dash of pizzazz. Uniforms are getting an update at the Canadian women's curling championship starting Friday in Calgary. The feel of the shi...
Feb 16, 2021