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Communities collaborating on water protection
Municipalities across central Alberta are working together to protect our region's water quality. The Red Deer River Municipal Users Group is comprised of 35 member communities. Executive Director Kei...
Apr 11, 2018
Top GOPer Paul Ryan joins a historic pre-election stampede for the exits
WASHINGTON - Republicans were already sprinting for the exits in historic numbers, with fears of an impending electoral horror show driving them into political retirement before congressional election...
Apr 11, 2018
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League proceeds with playoffs after tragic bus crash
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will resume playoffs with the blessing of the Humboldt Broncos. The league was in the difficult position of deciding what to do after the Broncos team bus collide...
Apr 11, 2018
Pompeo vows to confront Russia, dodges Mueller questions
WASHINGTON - Aiming to quell concerns before what is likely to be a narrow confirmation vote, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo vowed on Thursday to ramp up efforts against Russia in “eac...
Apr 11, 2018
'Joyful smile:' Trainer for Humboldt Broncos dies after crash, death toll at 16
SASKATOON - The athletic therapist for the Humboldt Broncos has become the 16th person to die following a horrific bus crash in Saskatchewan last week. Relatives of Dayna Brons, 24, said they will rem...
Apr 11, 2018
Point in Time homeless count happening tonight
The Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey is being conducted tonight in Red Deer. It is a coordinated event where volunteers count persons experiencing homelessness and ask them a number of qu...
Apr 11, 2018
Downtown library elevator getting a lift from federal grant money
Work is set to go ahead at the Red Deer Public Library’s downtown branch to replace its aging elevator. Red Deer – Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen was on hand at the library on Wednesday to...
Apr 11, 2018
Girl's anti-bullying plea gets support from Hugh Jackman
SCRANTON, Pa. - A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl’s video appeal to stop bullying is getting support from around the world, including from “The Wolverine” actor Hugh Jackman. The video...
Apr 11, 2018
Nearly $5 billion LAX people mover contract approved
LOS ANGELES - A $4.9 billion contract to design, build and operate an automated people mover at Los Angeles International Airport has been approved by the City Council. It is expected to be operationa...
Apr 11, 2018
Canadian golfers on LPGA, PGA Tours show support for victims of Humboldt crash
Canadian golfers and their caddies are wearing green and gold ribbons at the LPGA’s Lotte Championship this week to honour the victims of the deadly bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos juni...
Apr 11, 2018