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Man charged with murder in deadly house explosion in Kitchener, Ont.
KITCHENER, Ont. - A 58-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly house explosion in Kitchener, Ont. Waterloo Region Police say Udo Haan was arrested on Monday - near...
Oct 09, 2018
Couple searched for natural gangrene, eczema treatments online, trial hears
CALGARY - A trial has heard a laptop seized from the home of a couple charged in the death of their 14-month-old son contained evidence of online searches related to natural gangrene and eczema treatm...
Oct 09, 2018
Wetaskiwin woman's death being investigated
An investigation is underway into the death of a 27-year-old Wetaskiwin woman who was found injured in September and later died. Wetaskiwin RCMP were called to a home in the area of 49 Avenue and 53 S...
Oct 09, 2018
City's "Boo Booklets" promoting healthy Halloween
Red Deerians looking for a healthier alternative for Halloween giveaways have a new option through The City of Red Deer. Starting today, Boo Booklets are available for purchase from City recreation fa...
Oct 09, 2018
Taylor Swift makes politics personal with endorsement
NASHVILLE - Taylor Swift’s first big jump into politics might have gained her some extra haters, but her endorsement in a competitive midterm U.S. Senate race isn’t likely to result in a m...
Oct 09, 2018
Weinstein due in court as judge mulls motion to dismiss case
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein is due in court as a New York judge weighs his bid to have some or all of his sexual assault case thrown out. A court spokesman says Judge James Burke will deliver a partia...
Oct 09, 2018
Feds looking at longer deadlines for answering veterans' requests for service
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to extend the amount of time that officials have to respond to veterans seeking various different types of benefits and support for their service-related inj...
Oct 09, 2018
Notley says Kenney, UCP need to clarify Sons of Odin photos
Premier Rachel Notley held a news conference Tuesday morning regarding members of the UCP being photographed with members of the Soldiers of Odin at a recent event in Edmonton. Notley says United Cons...
Oct 09, 2018
School expansion project helps lift September building permit values
The expansion project at St. Patrick's Community School helped lead a jump in building permit values last month in Red Deer. Numbers released Tuesday by The City of Red Deer show 93 building permits w...
Oct 09, 2018
Ontario launching public awareness campaign on cannabis legalization
TORONTO - Ontario is launching a public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of using recreational cannabis and promote social responsibility ahead of the legalization of marijuana next week. A...
Oct 09, 2018