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Welcome to the partisan fury, Michelle Wolf
NEW YORK - White House Correspondents Association roaster Michelle Wolf joins a club with the likes of Kathy Griffin, Stormy Daniels and David Hogg - little-known or unknown figures who suddenly becam...
Apr 30, 2018
Raptors' Anunoby has shone in playoff debut, expected to play key role vs. Cavs
TORONTO - A couple of minutes into Game 3 of Toronto’s opening-round playoff series against Washington, OG Anunoby took an elbow to the back from eight-year NBA veteran Markieff Morris. The Rapt...
Apr 30, 2018
Crews knock down grass and brush fire in downtown Red Deer
Red Deer Emergency Services attended to a grass and brush fire in the downtown area on Monday. Crews responded just after 2 p.m. to a wooded area near 55 Street between 49 Ave. and 50 Ave. Acting Plat...
Apr 30, 2018
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to appear on popular Quebec TV show
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is breaking with party tradition by agreeing to appear on a popular French-language TV program that traditionally garners bumper ratings. Former Tory prime m...
Apr 30, 2018
Liberals reject Senate changes to air passenger rights, rail shipping bill
OTTAWA - Canada’s transport minister is rejecting a host of changes senators have made to legislation aimed at unclogging rail shipments and laying the foundation for a new air passenger bill of...
Apr 30, 2018
Wrong event, wrong time? Comedians offer their takes on Humboldt tribute hosts
TORONTO - Successful comedy routines are built on knowing the audience, but some Canadian comics say the American pair who oversaw the Humboldt Broncos tribute concert seriously misjudged the tone of ...
Apr 30, 2018
A bridge too low: Tall trucks threaten historic Georgia link
SMYRNA, Ga. - A historic covered bridge near Atlanta that was rebuilt after being burned down during the Civil War now faces a different foe: GPS systems. WABE-FM reports that five vehicles since Dece...
Apr 30, 2018
Complaint to RCMP puts two schools under hold and secure
Two schools in north Red Deer were placed under "hold and secure" for a brief time Monday afternoon. G.H. Dawe School and St. Patrick’s Community School were under hold and secure at around 1 p....
Apr 30, 2018
Steps for Life event raising money for families affected by workplace tragedy
Red Deerians have a chance this weekend to help raise money and awareness for those living in the aftermath of a workplace tragedy. The Annual Steps for Life event takes place at the Bower Ponds Main ...
Apr 30, 2018
Bower Ponds closing for repairs
The playground at Bower Ponds is closing temporarily starting next week to allow for resurfacing of the ground surface area. The closure will occur from May 7 - 17 with temporary fencing going up to c...
Apr 30, 2018