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Plan for limited organized use of Red Deer sports fields in the works
Following the release of updated provincial guidelines, The City of Red Deer says it is developing a plan to open sports fields and outdoor amenities for limited organized use. Sports fields are curre...
Jun 05, 2020
US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban
The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights. The decision came one day after China ...
Jun 05, 2020
French forces kill al-Qaida's North African commander
BAMAKO, Mali - French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate, the France's defence minister announced late Friday, in what would be a major victory for...
Jun 05, 2020
Government looks to strengthen rights of patients
Proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act will strengthen patient rights and ensure those rights are respected while patients receive needed care.Bill 17, the Mental Health Amendment Act, proposes ...
Jun 05, 2020
Hundreds turn out for second anti-racism protest in Red Deer
After about 150 people turned out for a similar event on Monday, a substantially larger crowd showed up in downtown Red Deer on Friday to protest against racism.The protest, which blocked several inte...
Jun 05, 2020
Canadian Felicia Spencer makes weight ahead of UFC 250 title bout with Nunes
LAS VEGAS - Canadian challenger Felicia (Feenom) Spencer and featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes both made weight Friday ahead of their 145-pound title clash Saturday night at UFC 250. Nunes...
Jun 05, 2020
Alberta confirms seven new COVID-19 cases
It's the lowest single-day increase since the early onset of the pandemic.Out of 6,624 new test results, Alberta confirmed just seven new cases of COVID-19 on Friday for a total of 7,098."Today's numb...
Jun 05, 2020
Sylvan Lake opens waterfront parking lots, visitor pay program
Public waterfront parking lots are now open and the Visitor Pay Parking Program is back in effect in Sylvan Lake. The program typically starts May 15 but was paused this year for the COVID-19 pandemic...
Jun 05, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 5
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
Jun 05, 2020
Canada's James Hinchcliffe ready for Genesys 300 as IndyCar takes the stage
IndyCar is returning to live competition virtually unopposed on television and Canada's James Hinchcliffe is ready to take full advantage. The Oakville, Ont., native will be on the grid Saturday ...
Jun 05, 2020