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China says no reason found for US staffer's sonic condition
BEIJING - No explanation has yet been found for a U.S. government employee’s report of abnormal sensations of sound and pressure, China said Thursday, as the incident in southern Guangzhou city ...
May 24, 2018
Landmark abortion vote in Ireland may change constitution
DUBLIN - An abortion debate that has inflamed passions in Ireland for decades will come down to a single question on Friday: yes or no? The referendum on whether to repeal the country’s strict a...
May 24, 2018
Quebec journalists denounce right-wing group for storming Vice Quebec newsroom
MONTREAL - Quebec’s federation of journalists is denouncing the conduct of a far-right group after a handful of people stormed the Montreal newsroom of Vice Quebec. A half-dozen members of Atala...
May 24, 2018

Art gallery showcases student creativity at St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School is hosting their first art show at The Hub on Ross throughout the month of May. This show features beautiful paintings and unique photography works, which are available for gues...
May 24, 2018

Red Deer County hosting Eco-Buffer and Shelterbelt Workshop
Red Deer County and the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society are pleased to announce an upcoming workshop on the benefits of eco-buffers and shelterbelts. Participants will learn about the dif...
May 24, 2018
Reality TV star pleads guilty in Coast Guardsman's death
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A former reality TV star has pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Coast Guard technician in a drunken wrong-way collision on a Virginia highway. The Virginian-Pilot reports 25-year-o...
May 24, 2018

Maple Leafs hire a second assistant GM, adding Laurence Gilman from NHL office
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t wasted any time filling their executive offices. For the second time in as many days, the Leafs added an assistant general manager on Thursday, hiring L...
May 24, 2018

Caution urged for those working outdoors in hot weather
With a heatwave hitting much of the province this week, employers and workers are reminded to take special precautions when working outside as hot weather can be a workplace hazard. Under the Occupati...
May 24, 2018

City of Lacombe honoured for sportsplex upgrades
The City of Lacombe has been recognized for its investment in major renovations to the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex. The City has received the William Metcalfe Award from the Alberta Association of ...
May 24, 2018
Putin meets Macron, says North Korea summit end regrettable
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin, meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, said Thursday that North Korea fulfilled its promises ahead of the cancelled summit between ...
May 24, 2018