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At Disney characters union, lawsuit seeks end to takeover
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Teamsters local that represents workers who play Mickey Mouse, Goofy and other characters at Walt Disney World was taken over almost two years ago by its parent union, which cited ...
Feb 09, 2021

US hiring plunged in December even as job openings ticked up
WASHINGTON - U.S. employers cut back sharply on hiring in December, particularly industries slammed by the pandemic such as restaurants and hotels, as virus infections soared and governments responded...
Feb 09, 2021

Feds to require negative COVID-19 test at land borders
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says starting next week, anyone arriving in Canada by land will also need to show a recent negative COVID-19 test.Trudeau says the new measure will kick in Feb. ...
Feb 09, 2021

Alberta pastor charged after Sunday church services violated COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON, AB - The pastor of an Edmonton-area church that had been holding Sunday services with as many as 300 people has been charged with violating COVID-19 health rules.RCMP say James Coates of Gra...
Feb 09, 2021

RCMP Breton-Thorsby welcomes new Detachment Commander
Staff Sergeant Dwayne Moore has been named the new Detachment Commander for Breton and Thorsby Detachments. Moore began his duties in his new role on Monday. Moore has spent all of his 17 years with t...
Feb 09, 2021

ICE promotes online awareness for Safer Internet Day
On Safer Internet Day, February 9, ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit is asking parents and young people to be more aware of their online activities and who they are communicating with. Th...
Feb 09, 2021

Edmonton forward Zack Kassian sidelined after getting injured in Ottawa fight
OTTAWA - Oilers forward Zack Kassian, who left the ice after a fight Monday, has been ruled out of Tuesday's rematch with the Senators with more time on the sidelines expected. "I think it's going to ...
Feb 09, 2021

City reviewing new provincial guidelines for sport activities
The City of Red Deer says it continues to review and assess the impact of the provincial government's surprise announcement on Saturday of changes to restrictions for children's team and school sports...
Feb 09, 2021

Chair sought for Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Red Deer County and The City of Red Deer invite letters of interest from persons who may be interested in being appointed as the Chairperson of the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Bo...
Feb 09, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):11:10 a.m.Prince Edward Island is reporting one new case of COVID-19 today.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Heather Morrison s...
Feb 09, 2021