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Province steps up to help grow Indigenous tourism
EDMONTON- The Notley government is providing the Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada (ATAC) with a $100,000 grant to help establish a provincial Indigenous tourism organization and grow tourism-r...
May 19, 2017
English wedding: Pippa Middleton marries as royals look on
ENGLEFIELD, England - Two likely future British kings were there, along with one of the world’s most photographed women, the often-adorable Prince Harry, a multilingual tennis legend and a brash...
May 19, 2017
QuickList: April inflation rate for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 1.6 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuate...
May 19, 2017
Celebrity Dance off 2018 seeks partner charity
RED DEER- The Cabinet for the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2018 is seeking a partner charity to bring to Red Deer another season of celebrity dancing. Applications are now being accepted. Over the las...
May 19, 2017
QuickList: April inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories
OTTAWA - Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 1.6 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces and territories (previous month in brackets): - Ne...
May 19, 2017
Inflation rate 1.6% for second month amid higher energy prices, lower food costs
OTTAWA - The country’s annual inflation rate once again rang in at 1.6 per cent last month as higher energy costs offset a seventh consecutive decline in grocery store prices, Statistics Canada ...
May 19, 2017
Construction resumes at 67 Street and Johnstone Drive
RED DEER- Construction of the 67 Street and Johnstone Drive roundabout and surrounding roadways will resume next week. As a result, there will be traffic impacts in the area. Starting Tuesday, May 23,...
May 19, 2017
Parking lot paving at Great Chief Park
RED DEER- Parking will be limited in Great Chief Park for the next month while the parking lots are being paved. Starting Tuesday, May 23, the west parking lot will be closed until May 29, while crews...
May 19, 2017
Joint Task Force ready to take on the May Long Weekend
It will be all hands on deck for The Joint Taskforce that is out patrolling during the busy Victoria Day long weekend. This weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer road-tripping season. With ...
May 19, 2017
Nova Scotia Conservatives promise 'no boondoggle' law, but offer few details
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Tories are promising to introduce a “no-boondoggle guarantee” if they are elected in the May 30 provincial election. Progressive Conservative Leader Jamie Bai...
May 19, 2017