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"Empire" actor expresses anger over attack, public's doubt
CHICAGO - Actor Jussie Smollett says he’s “pissed off” that some have doubted his claims about being attacked outside his Chicago apartment last month. The actor who stars in the Fox...
Feb 13, 2019
Mother Mother stirring emotions with Dance and Cry tour
The Canadian rock scene is booming with talent right now. Vancouver pop rock group, Mother Mother is on tour promoting their Dance and Cry album. They came to Red Deer Tuesday night to perform at Bo's...
Feb 13, 2019
Wolf Creek Public Schools welcome Chinese exchange students
Fifteen exchange students from Guangdong, China have arrived in chilly conditions to attend Wolf Creek Public Schools in Lacombe and Blackfalds. This is part of the Wolf Creek International Learning P...
Feb 13, 2019
Weather causes Rebels game to be postponed
Road closures resulting from weather issues have forced the postponement of tonight's Red Deer Rebels game scheduled in Everett, Washington. The Rebels left Spokane, Washington after their 4-3 overtim...
Feb 13, 2019
FEMA head Brock Long, investigated over vehicle use, resigns
WASHINGTON - The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency resigned Wednesday after a two-year tenure in which he managed the response to historic wildfires and major hurricanes but was dogged b...
Feb 13, 2019
Quebec says Ottawa would have to cover majority of Francophonie Games cost
QUEBEC - The Quebec government says Ottawa would have to pay the majority of the bill if the 2021 Francophonie Games are to be staged in the province. Nadine Girault, Quebec’s minister of intern...
Feb 13, 2019
14 per cent of sausages tested across Canada had meat not on label: study
A federally funded study has found sausages sold in grocery stores in several provinces contain meat not declared on the label. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Guelph and commis...
Feb 13, 2019
Lush, Thurston nominated for AJHL awards
Two members of the Drayton Valley Thunder have been nominated for Alberta Junior Hockey League awards. Goalie Luke Lush is nominated for both AJHL MVP and Top Goaltender. Lush was acquired by Drayton ...
Feb 13, 2019
Changes proposed for Canadian junior curlers get petition pushback
Upcoming changes to the Canadian junior curling championships are facing resistance as some young curlers lament losing a year of eligibility to play in it. Curling Canada announced last October it wi...
Feb 13, 2019
Observers 'gobsmacked' at new revelation about lost QuadrigaCX currency
HALIFAX - The revelation that the embattled QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange recently lost track of more than $460,000 in crypto-coins has left some industry observers reeling with disbelief. “...
Feb 13, 2019