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NAFTA: Political heavyweights hit Washington in hunt for deal
WASHINGTON - Negotiations have entered an around-the-clock phase in an effort to get a new NAFTA agreement within days, with top political staff converging in Washington for meetings stretching into t...
Apr 24, 2018
Penhold teacher overcomes injury, travel delay to run in Boston Marathon
Willa Wanke hit her first of many roadblocks before she even started heading down to the prestigious Boston Marathon. The Grade 1 teacher from Jessie Duncan School in Penhold was still recovering from...
Apr 24, 2018
Restricting copyright exceptions detrimental to education, says student group
OTTAWA - Student and library associations are voicing their support for a section of the Copyright Act that allows materials to be used for educational purposes without infringing copyright. The Canad...
Apr 24, 2018
County tax bylaw given first reading, tabled for public input
Red Deer County council has given first reading to the 2018 Tax Bylaw. Under the proposed bylaw, residential municipal taxes will see an increase of $20 per $100,000 of assessed value. Non-residential...
Apr 24, 2018
Student from Zambia performs in national poetry contest
PORTLAND, Maine - A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’...
Apr 24, 2018
Toronto head coach Babcock wants Leafs to embrace Game 7 scenario with Boston
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock wants his players to embrace the situation. Toronto earned a 3-1 home win over the Boston Bruins ...
Apr 24, 2018
'Death Road to Canada' game release on hold due to Toronto van attack
TORONTO - Wednesday’s scheduled console release of the video game “Death Road to Canada” has been delayed due to Monday’s horrific van attack in Toronto. London-based Ukiyo Pub...
Apr 24, 2018
Police officer 'gave himself the space and time' in high-stakes arrest: experts
Experts say the powerful video of Alek Minassian’s arrest reveals a textbook case of an officer defusing danger through a series of life-and-death choices based on training and a calm mind. The ...
Apr 24, 2018
MPAA head says theatres will survive rise of streaming sites
LAS VEGAS - Two film industry leaders told theatre owners Tuesday that are optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business despite concerns about declining attendance and competition fro...
Apr 24, 2018
Italy's 5-Stars would put alliance with Dems to popular vote
ROME - Italy’s populist 5-Star Movement says it’s open to finding agreement with the Democratic Party on forming a government, but that its members would have to vote on any such alliance....
Apr 24, 2018