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Opposition derides N.S. throne speech as 'empty piece of nothingness'
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s premier drew criticism Thursday for a throne speech without fresh measures to address doctor shortages - and for his comments outside the legislature that public heckling...
Sep 06, 2018
NYC Ballet sued by woman who says nude photos were shared
NEW YORK - A lawsuit against the New York City Ballet charges that the company tolerated a “fraternity-like” atmosphere where male dancers abused women and shared nude photos of female dan...
Sep 06, 2018
Temporary road closure on 77 Street
A portion of 77 Street will close east of 42 Avenue for maintenance to local water and wastewater infrastructure. The road closure is scheduled for September 10 to 14, 2018 and will not impact access ...
Sep 06, 2018
The 1950s Science Kit That Had Real Uranium
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab In 1950, American inventor-and magician-Alfred Carlton Gilbert sought to bring the marvels of nuclear physics to the playtimes of...
Sep 06, 2018
49 Avenue repaving to wrap-up this weekend
Red Deer motorists can expect to see more paving work at the north end of downtown this weekend. On Saturday, city officials say 49 Avenue will close from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. between 53 Street and 5...
Sep 06, 2018
Ugandan pop star says he is fighting for 'the oppressed'
KAMPALA, Uganda - Ugandan pop star-turned-lawmaker Bobi Wine said on Thursday he would return to Uganda to continue his struggle on behalf of “the oppressed” after allegedly being tortured...
Sep 06, 2018
Edmonton Eskimos lose key receiver Derel Walker for six to eight weeks
Edmonton Eskimos receiver Derel Walker will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a knee injury. The CFL team made the announcement Thursday. Walker was hurt when he took a hit from Calgary Stamped...
Sep 06, 2018
July hail storm caused $30 million in damages: IBC
A storm which bulled its way through central Alberta and onto Saskatchewan in July is estimated to have caused more than $30 million in insured damage, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. On ...
Sep 06, 2018
XPlore Sport Day in Red Deer this Saturday
The fourth annual XPlore Sport Day is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown at Rotary Recreation Park and Servus Arena. Activities are also happening at The Golden Circle, the Red Deer Tennis ...
Sep 06, 2018
Amway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92
DETROIT - Billionaire Richard DeVos, co-founder of direct-selling giant Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic and father-in-law of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, died Thursday. He was 92. Family spokesm...
Sep 06, 2018