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Backlash over women's conference handout recommending more smiling, prayer
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Attendees at a government-led women’s leadership conference say the day was marred by the distribution of a booklet with 80-year-old advice recommending people smile mor...
Feb 28, 2019
Horgan hopes to avoid 'hot potato' of Sir John A. Macdonald statue
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan is keeping his hands behind his back as the City of Victoria mulls where to pass the political “hot potato” of its Sir John A. Macdonald sta...
Feb 28, 2019
Two major infrastructure projects for Lacombe in 2019
Two major infrastructure projects are scheduled for construction in Lacombe this year. The first is the West Area Servicing Project, a joint initiative with Lacombe County and partially funded by deve...
Feb 28, 2019
RDC launches Executive Education series
Red Deer College has launched of new series of Executive Education courses. "As we transition to a university, RDC is focused on expanding real-world education and training to support economic growth ...
Feb 28, 2019
H.J. Cody celebrates teacher nomination for prestigious award
Kerry Heisler, who has taught music at cole H.J. Cody High School in Sylvan Lake for over 20 years, was shortlisted for the prestigious MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award. Her nomination was invited...
Feb 28, 2019
Passengers drowned after door design impeded exit in fatal NWT plane crash: TSB
GATINEAU, Que. - Canada’s aviation safety watchdog says a “significant safety issue” exists with a popular small airplane in which three passengers drowned during an attempted landin...
Feb 28, 2019
Alberta RCMP warn public of frauds – Over 11,000 reports received last year
Edmonton - March is Fraud Prevention Month and in all of 2018, there were over 11,000 reports of fraud within Alberta RCMP jurisdiction. Impersonation and identity related incidents accounted for 14 p...
Feb 28, 2019
Canada rugby sevens men open play in Las Vegas with one eye on Vancouver
The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team opens play at the USA Sevens on Friday, looking to avoid injury while building momentum for the Vancouver stop that follows a week later. Coach Damian McGrat...
Feb 28, 2019
Residents invited to take part in policing survey
Brazeau County, the Town of Drayton Valley, and Parkland County have partnered with the RCMP to conduct a survey to ensure local RCMP priorities align with those of the public. Mounties say they remai...
Feb 28, 2019
Double gold a goal for Canada's Kripps at world bob championships in Whistler
Double gold is difficult, but doable, according to Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps. Canada has never won both two-man and four-man gold at a single world championship. In fact, a Canadian crew ha...
Feb 28, 2019