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WATCH: New urgent care centre in Sylvan Lake 'everything we wanted'
It’s everything they wanted from the outset, says the chair of the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee. Susan Samson is referring to the brand new Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre which has been in...
May 11, 2018
Fallin vetoes bill keeping no-parole sentences for juveniles
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill Friday evening that would have permitted the state to continue sending juvenile offenders to prison with no chance for parole. The veto came des...
May 11, 2018
WATCH: Health Minister Hoffman reaffirms commitment to investing healthcare dollars in Red Deer
A needs assessment for the expansion of hospital services in Red Deer is yet to make its way into the hands of Alberta’s Health Minister. Sarah Hoffman commented on the ongoing process for hospi...
May 11, 2018
Stevie Wonder says Kanye slavery comments are 'foolishness'
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Stevie Wonder has called out Kanye West for saying slavery is a choice, calling the idea “foolishness” and likening it to Holocaust denial. Wonder brought up West ...
May 11, 2018
MacIntyre waives right to preliminary inquiry
Don MacIntyre, the former Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA facing sex-related charges, has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry. A preliminary inquiry is used to determine if there is enough evidence fo...
May 11, 2018
Oklahoma governor vetoes gun carry bill in defeat for NRA
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill late Friday that would have authorized adults to carry firearms without a permit or training, dealing a rare defeat to the Na...
May 11, 2018
National Circus School suspends teacher accused of sex crimes against minor
MONTREAL - The Montreal-based National Circus School announced Friday it has suspended one of its teachers who has been arrested and charged with sexual crimes that allegedly involved a minor. Marcelo...
May 11, 2018
Rogers says average audience of 2.2 million watched Jets beat Preds in 7 games
The seven-game slugfest between the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators drew and average audience of 2.2 million viewers on Sportsnet and CBC, according to Rogers. The broadcaster said viewership pe...
May 11, 2018
Lacombe County lifts Fire Advisory
Cooler temperatures and light precipitation in recent days has led Lacombe County to lift its Fire Advisory. County officials say however that Fire permits are still required for all outdoor fires, ex...
May 11, 2018
Jets ready for quicker series with Vegas after seven-game grind against Predators
WINNIPEG - Blake Wheeler woke up Friday morning feeling a little tired, but the Winnipeg Jets captain quickly got energized. Remembering his team is still in the Stanley Cup playoffs will do that. ...
May 11, 2018