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The Mustard Seed latest recipient of generosity from 100 Men Red Deer
The Mustard Seed is receiving a generous donation from 100 Men Who Care – Red Deer. The approximate donation of $10,000 will help The Mustard Seed continue its work to supporting adults experien...
Jun 07, 2017
Sylvan Lake dealing with wastewater storage space crunch, again
For the second-straight year the Town of Sylvan Lake is taking action to address wastewater storage issues. The Town has received approval from Alberta Environment and Parks for a Temporary Diversion ...
Jun 07, 2017
Province removes some school-related fees, caps increases
EDMONTON – Schools can no longer charge families for supplies such as textbooks, paper, and photocopying, under a new School Fees and Costs Regulation signed into law Monday, June 5. Other fee c...
Jun 07, 2017
Veteran receiver Nick Moore back with B.C. Lions after 'fluke' injury
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Nick Moore got behind the coverage with ease on a slick corner route, fighting off the glare of the setting sun to haul in his first touchdown of 2016. On his way back to the bench, t...
Jun 07, 2017
Girl, daughter of NBC vice-president, killed; dad arrested
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - A suburban New York man has been accused of suffocating his 7-year-old daughter, whose mother is an NBC vice-president. Police officers were called to a home in New Rochelle on Tu...
Jun 07, 2017
Consumers increased borrowing by smallest amount since 2011
WASHINGTON - American consumers increased their borrowing at the slowest pace in April than they have in almost six years. Credit card spending growth slowed, while borrowing gains for school and auto...
Jun 07, 2017
Toronto students sent home after school smeared with peanut butter
TORONTO - An east Toronto high school has sent hundreds of students home out of concern for their safety after a suspected graduation prank that left the building smeared with cooking oil and peanut b...
Jun 07, 2017
Thick Arctic ice pack traps boats, triggers rescue operation off Newfoundland
Unusually heavy Arctic pack ice has trapped multiple vessels, stymied the fishing season and triggered a high-stakes rescue operation from a sinking ship off Newfoundland. Five fishermen were rescued ...
Jun 07, 2017
Changes made to Sylvan Lake visitor pay parking program
Visitor pay parking kicks off in Sylvan Lake on Thursday, but not without a few late changes. Town council held a special meeting recently to address concerns from the public over how the system was b...
Jun 07, 2017
Flames president Brian Burke says Calgary behind the times on arenas, stadiums
CALGARY - Flames president of hockey operations Brian Burke says taxpayers in other Canadian cities recognize the need for new arenas and stadiums, so why not in Calgary? The long-time NHL executive a...
Jun 07, 2017