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Despite tough talk, Trump follows Obama on terror suspects
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump promised he would fill the military prison at Guantanamo Bay with “bad dudes” and slammed the Obama administration for prosecuting terrorists in U.S. courts. But ...
Nov 02, 2017
NDP announces task force to end B.C.'s medical services plan premiums
VICTORIA - An expert task force will advise the British Columbia government on how to eliminate medical premiums within four years. Finance Minister Carole James says the panel’s expertise ̶...
Nov 02, 2017
Season finale for Stampeders, Blue Bombers a battle of the backup quarterbacks
CALGARY - Andrew Buckley’s first CFL start will feel like old times. The quarterback marshalled the University of Calgary Dinos offence in cold and snowy conditions at McMahon Stadium during his...
Nov 02, 2017
Tory MP accuses Liberal MP of intimidating her over House of Commons heckle
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Alice Wong says she was riding a bus back from Parliament Hill when she started to feel intimidated by a fellow passenger. “(He) stopped and hovered over me, began to wa...
Nov 02, 2017
'No student will be outed:' Alberta proposes new rules on gay-straight groups
EDMONTON - Alberta is proposing new legislation to ensure students who join gay-straight alliances in school are not outed without their permission. Education Minister David Eggen says the new law wil...
Nov 02, 2017
LOCATED: Norman Ross, 63, of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin RCMP say 63 y/o Norman Ross has been located safe and unharmed.
Nov 02, 2017
Canada's Stiverne, Beterbiev, Lemieux set to challenge for world titles
MONTREAL - The next three months will be a busy time for Canada’s top boxers. Heavyweight Bermane Stiverne, light heavyweight Artur Beterbiev and middleweight David Lemeiux will be gunning for w...
Nov 02, 2017
Refugee levels disappoint advocates as UNHCR makes passionate appeal
OTTAWA - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees arrives in Canada this weekend for what his agency had hoped would be a chance to publicly applaud Canada’s decision to take in a highe...
Nov 02, 2017
Road closure in Anders from next Monday to Friday
The City of Red Deer has announced a road closure for next week. From Monday the 6th until Friday the 10th, Austin Drive will be closed at Addington Drive while Environmental Services crews work to up...
Nov 02, 2017
Trainer Day Phillips hoping Dixie Moon picks up third win of season Breeders' Cup
DEL MAR, Calif. - Veteran trainer Catherine Day Phillips is hoping Dixie Moon can bring her an elusive Breeders’ Cup win. Day Phillips will send the two-year-old to the US$1-million Juvenile Fil...
Nov 02, 2017