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Quebec special constables seek judgment to increase their ranks at courthouses
MONTREAL - The union representing Quebec’s special constables took the government to court Monday, seeking a judgment that would bolster their numbers across the province. Special constables hav...
Feb 05, 2018
Everything You [Don’t] Need to Know About Flea Circuses
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Flea Circuses Is your head buzzing trying to figure out what exactly is a flea circus? Flea circuses have been entertaining audiences for centuries. As one...
Feb 05, 2018
Google spinoff, Uber whale on each other as trial opens
SAN FRANCISCO - An epic court battle between Uber and a Google spinoff, centred on the alleged theft of self-driving car technology, began with accusations of sinister plots and other devious behaviou...
Feb 05, 2018
Utility Bylaw amendment promotes water conservation, City says
Red Deer city council has passed a Utility Bylaw amendment City officials say will offer residents more control over their costs. The amendment means the average household will see an increase of appr...
Feb 05, 2018
Second round of renewable power projects to include Indigenous equity
CALGARY - A minimum component of Indigenous equity will be a prerequisite, in the second round of competition for renewable energy in Alberta. Companies will be required to partner with Indigenous com...
Feb 05, 2018
Cattle producers to require prescriptions for livestock antibiotics
LETHBRIDGE – Health Canada is introducing important changes, which will affect the way anti-biotics can be accessed by cattle producers. As of Dec. 1, 2018, all livestock producers will need a p...
Feb 05, 2018
Lethbridge judge grants sexual assault victim’s request by lifting publication ban
LETHBRIDGE - A young man who was sexually assaulted as a child over a number of years can now speak publicly about what happened and take steps to help others facing similar circumstances. A publicati...
Feb 05, 2018
Wide receiver S.J. Green signs two-year deal with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - S.J. Green is sticking with Jim Popp and Marc Trestman. The veteran receiver signed a contract extension through the 2019 season with the Toronto Argonauts on Monday. The 32-year-old native ...
Feb 05, 2018
An exciting new award for Visual Artists raises the profile of the Arts in Red Deer!
The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to announce that it has established a brand new award for developing visual artists to support their further growth and development. The Artwalk Developing Visual ...
Feb 05, 2018
John Mahoney, who played cranky dad on 'Frasier,' dies at 77
LOS ANGELES - John Mahoney, who as the cranky, blue-collar dad in “Frasier” played counterpoint to pompous sons Frasier and Niles, has died. Mahoney was 77. The actor died Sunday in Chicag...
Feb 05, 2018