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WATCH: Provincial investments announced for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced $100 million for the first phase of expansion at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Kenney said consultations with residents and members of the hospital ...
Feb 26, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces $100M for expansion at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Central Alberta Child Advocacy "One Day Challenge" for 50/50 Cash Lottery
The CACAC 50/50 Cash Lottery is not just about the chance the win a guaranteed $80,000 - it is about supporting the children and youth of Central Alberta affected by child abuse.On Wednesday, February...
Feb 26, 2020

B.C. residents in Wet'suwet'en territory have right to police presence: Blair
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the Mounties have left the site of a disputed natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia, but he appeared to dismiss the notion that&nbs...
Feb 26, 2020

Kenney warns cancelled energy projects stand in the way of Indigenous prosperity
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is warning the province's $1-billion fund established last year to support Indigenous participation in major projects won't have any projects to back i...
Feb 26, 2020

Think about coronavirus outbreak when planning for spring break: Champagne
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadians should think carefully about where they and their families are planning to travel for spring break in the light of the nove...
Feb 26, 2020

The Latest: Sciorra: Testimony against Weinstein was needed
NEW YORK - The Latest on a verdict in the rape and sexual assault trial of Harvey Weinstein (all times local): 5:40 p.m. Actress Annabella Sciorra, who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in the 19...
Feb 26, 2020

Spain cancels Plácido Domingo´s part in two opera dates
MADRID - The Spanish government has cancelled the participation of tenor Plcido Domingo in Madrid's La Zarzuela light opera theatre in May in light of the latest developments in the sexual misconduct ...
Feb 26, 2020

Feds introduce bill dropping some restrictions on assisted dying
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at making it easier for intolerably ill Canadians to get medical help to end their lives. The bill, tabled Mon...
Feb 26, 2020

New Brunswick maintains position on abortions and Canada Health Act
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government is standing firm on its position that it's not violating the Canada Health Act by refusing to fund out-of-hospital abortions in the province. New Brunswick H...
Feb 26, 2020

Tree removal in preparation for work at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre
A section of trees will be removed from the grove on the north side of the G.H. Dawe Community Centre in preparation for underground utility work. Tree removal is scheduled to take place Thursday, Feb...
Feb 26, 2020 (Google maps)