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Democrats: Judge extends Tennessee voting in storm-hit area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A judge has extended voting hours in a Nashville-area county after four Democratic presidential candidates sued to keep Super Tuesday polls open after tornado damage there, a Democrat...
Mar 03, 2020

School districts would need approval to use reserves under new provincial bill
EDMONTON, AB - Changes to how school boards spend and access reserve funding could come into effect later this year if a new bill passes.Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled Bill 5, the Fiscal Measure...
Mar 03, 2020

City of Lacombe, Lacombe County sign Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Master Agreement
The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County have announced the signing of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Master Agreement to plan and deliver shared programs and services effectively, effi...
Mar 03, 2020

City seeks volunteers for 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count & Survey
The City of Red Deer is seeking volunteers to help gather information from people experiencing homelessness for the 2020 Point in Time (PIT) Count & Survey.The PIT count and survey serves as a sna...
Mar 03, 2020

Wolf Creek Public Schools reviewing ward boundaries
Wolf Creek Public Schools is hosting a pair of public meetings as it moves ahead with a review of its ward boundaries.The review is being done as the division seeks equitable trustee representation th...
Mar 03, 2020

RDC names arts centre foyer in honour of long-time supporters
Members of the Red Deer College community recently gathered to celebrate a donation from longtime supporters, the Sutherlands, along with their friends and family. The celebration was held in the newl...
Mar 03, 2020 (Photo: RDC)

Peavey Industries acquires Ace Brand in Canada
Red Deer-based farm and ranch retailer Peavey Industries LP has acquired the Ace Canada brand, consisting of 107 stores under Ace Hardware, Ace Country & Garden or Ace Building Centre banners, fro...
Mar 03, 2020

Military judge's court martial paused again over issues finding judge to hear it
OTTAWA - The case against Canada's chief military judge is back in limbo after a civilian judge refused to order one military judge to appoint another military judge to preside over the court martial ...
Mar 03, 2020

Kyle Dubas pleased with Leafs' response after losing to Zamboni driver
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Kyle Dubas avoided a knee-jerk reaction following one of the most embarrassing defeats in Toronto Maple Leafs' history. Although it's a small sample size, his pl...
Mar 03, 2020

Canada's tourism industry braces for impact of new coronavirus on travel
OTTAWA - Canada's tourism industry is bracing for the impact of the novel coronavirus on the number of foreign visitors this summer travel season. Some experts are already seeing a change in the numbe...
Mar 03, 2020