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DBA launches contest to attract shoppers Downtown
Red Deer's Downtown Business Association is trying to drum up support and traffic for downtown businesses with the launch of a new campaign called 'It's Downtown.'Beginning August 3 and running throug...
Aug 01, 2020

Another crash at busy intersection slated for upgrades
Fortunately, there were no injuries after a three-vehicle crash at a busy central Alberta intersection Friday afternoon.Penhold Fire Chief Jim Pendergast says emergency personnel responded to the coll...
Aug 01, 2020

Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methods
Aaron Fairweather has 27 colonies of ants to keep happy in the living room by getting the temperature, humidity and light just right although the environment at home may not feel quite as comfortable ...
Aug 01, 2020

Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methods
Aaron Fairweather has 27 colonies of ants to keep happy in the living room by getting the temperature, humidity and light just right although the environment at home may not feel quite as comfortable ...
Aug 01, 2020

Air Force, UN food agency tackle skyrocketing COVID-19 hunger in Latin America
OTTAWA - The head of the UN World Food Program says the COVID-19 crisis has dramatically increased the number of starving people in Latin America, which could trigger a refugee exodus to North America...
Aug 01, 2020

All inquiry recommendations after fatal RCMP shooting implemented: Ministry
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has implemented all seven recommendations made by a coroner's jury at the inquest into the killing of a man by police in Port Hardy five ye...
Aug 01, 2020

'Rebuilding Paradise' looks at emotional toll of deadly fire
SAN FRANCISCO - Almost two years since a wildfire swept through his mountain town and virtually wiped it out, Steve "Woody" Culleton got to put the final touches on his new home. Two redwood trees wer...
Jul 31, 2020

Trump says he'll act to ban TikTok in US as soon as Saturday
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump said he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban TikTok, a popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns. Tru...
Jul 31, 2020

Federeal documents say Huawei's Meng lied, supporting her extradition to U.S.
VANCOUVER - Documents from lawyers for Canada's attorney general say a series of witnesses will prove Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou lied to HSBC bank about the company's relationship's ...
Jul 31, 2020

Fecal bacteria found in Gull Lake, advisory issued
Alberta Health Services has issued a water quality advisory for both Gull Lake at Aspen Beach and Buffalo Lake at Rochon Sands.The health authority says there are elevated levels of fecal bacteria cur...
Jul 31, 2020