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RCMP burnout may be adding to Nunavut policing problems: territory's top cop
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The head of the RCMP in Nunavut says she's trying to find ways to bring police and Inuit together. But Chief Supt. Amanda Jones says officer burnout in small detachments with big so...
Jun 08, 2020
Olds Grizzlys announce coaching staff for 2020-21
The Olds Grizzlys have announced their coaching staff for the upcoming 2020-21 AJHL season.Scott Atkinson will being starting his first full season as General Manager/Head Coach of the Grizzlys. Atkin...
Jun 08, 2020
Red Deer building permit values drop big time in May
Despite a big drop last month, the second full month of the COVID-19 pandemic, year-to-date building permit numbers in Red Deer remain ahead of last year's pace. Building permits last month in our cit...
Jun 08, 2020
Driver in Red Deer playground zone clocked at 101 km/h
Red Deer RCMP and Community Peace Officers are reminding drivers to follow the posted speed limit at all times, after a vehicle was recorded travelling more than three times the legal speed limit in a...
Jun 08, 2020
Province makes access to virtual health services permanent
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta hopes to permanently increase access to health services.When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the province introduced billing codes that it claims allowed...
Jun 08, 2020
Hinshaw encourages all demonstrators to go for COVID-19 testing
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is encouraging everyone who attended anti-racism demonstrations across the province over the past several days to get tested for COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw c...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
HOUSTON - The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in his native Houston, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in A...
Jun 08, 2020
U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider
TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie and the CFL have yet another issue to consider. U Sports, Canadian university sport's governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall nati...
Jun 08, 2020
UFA Rural Communities Foundation Continues $100,000 Community Grant Program
While the world and our communities may be going through uncertain times, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) would like to share a little certainty this upcoming Farmer's Day.Last year, the UF...
Jun 08, 2020
Two Alberta Mounties charged in fatal 2018 shooting near Whitecourt
Alberta's police watchdog says two RCMP officers have been charged after a 31-year-old man was shot and killed during an incident two years ago near Whitecourt.Corporal Randy Stenger and Constable Jes...
Jun 08, 2020