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PM accuses Tories of crass politics over public sex-offender registry demands
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the safety of children is a priority, but he won’t say whether his government will move ahead with a public registry for high-risk sex offenders. In t...
Jun 07, 2017
Identity of Canada's two newest astronauts to be known within three or four weeks
MONTREAL - The identity of Canada’s two newest astronauts will be announced within the next three to four weeks, the Canadian Space Agency said Wednesday. But the pair, who will be joining Jerem...
Jun 07, 2017
Iraqi Kurds to vote on independence in September
IRBIL, Iraq - Iraqi Kurdish officials announced Wednesday that Kurds in Iraq’s autonomous northern region will hold a referendum on independence on Sept. 25. Masoud Barzani, the president of the...
Jun 07, 2017
Key excerpts of ex-FBI director Comey's upcoming testimony
The Senate committee investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election on Wednesday released the written testimony of fired FBI Director James Comey. He is set to testify under oath Thu...
Jun 07, 2017
2 House Democrats launch longshot bid to impeach Trump
WASHINGTON - Two House Democrats are launching a longshot bid to impeach President Donald Trump, a step that illustrates the deep political divide engulfing Washington and much of the country. The eff...
Jun 07, 2017
Pens need 'best game' from Malkin and Kessel to wrestle back control of final
PITTSBURGH - Evgeni Malkin expects Phil Kessel to score in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final, and anticipates his own “best game” too. The Penguins will likely need Malkin and Kessel at thei...
Jun 07, 2017
Firefighter chased school bus that hit tree in Red Deer, Alta; driver charged
RED DEER, Alta. - Kurt Stenberg was unbuckling his daughter from her car seat outside their house earlier this week when he heard a crash. On the other side of the street, he saw a school bus that had...
Jun 07, 2017
B.C. legislature returns June 22, stage set for confidence vote on Liberals
VICTORIA - Politicians have been called back to the British Columbia legislature on June 22, setting the stage for a showdown between the ruling Liberals and two opposition parties that want to defeat...
Jun 07, 2017
County funding available for Canada 150 celebrations
Red Deer County is making nearly $30,000 available for Canada 150 celebrations. The county says local community groups can apply to them for up to $1000. Anyone wishing to apply can contact the county...
Jun 07, 2017
Chamber of Commerce announces new CEO
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce have got their guy. Effective July 4, Robin Bobocel will take over as CEO. Bobocel brings a wealth of experience to the position, including time as Chief ...
Jun 07, 2017