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Highlights: review of how RCMP handles harassment claims pulls no punches
OTTAWA - The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP says bullying and harassment are serious problems within the national police force and is urging fundamental changes. Some highlight...
May 15, 2017
Colton Parayko scores twice as Canada downs Norway 5-0 at hockey worlds
PARIS - A dynamite power play, and a little bit of attitude, got Canada back on the winning track at the world hockey championship. Colton Parayko scored twice as Canada clinched first place in its pr...
May 15, 2017
County not giving Clearwater Broadband Foundation $3.48 million loan
Clearwater County will not be loaning the Clearwater Broadband Foundation a loan worth up to $3.48 million dollars after an intense back and forth discussion and tight council vote. At council’s...
May 15, 2017
USDA warns Pittsburgh restaurant that served horse meat during Canadian event
PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned a Pittsburgh restaurant to not serve horse meat again. KDKA-TV first reported that Cure Restaurant hosted a special dinner with Canadian chef...
May 15, 2017
Possible ferries' names includes Mi'kmaq poet, black activist, LGBT advocate
Halifax’s two new ferries could be named after a slain gay rights activist, a black human rights leader, the creative force behind the Pier 21 immigration centre, a Mi’kmaq poet or a hero ...
May 15, 2017
Asylum claims, RCMP interceptions down slightly in April
OTTAWA - New figures released Monday show that in April, the total number of people intercepted by the RCMP crossing illegally into Canada fell, as did the total number of asylum claims overall. Acros...
May 15, 2017
Red Deer Jayman BUILT MS Walk happening on May 28
On Sunday, May 28, hundreds of Central Albertans will come together for the Red Deer Jayman BUILT MS Walk to demonstrate their power in helping to change the lives of local families, and people across...
May 15, 2017
Red Deer RCMP issue warning on recurring tax scam
RED DEER- RCMP continue to receive reports from Red Deerians who have received phone messages from scammers claiming to be calling from Canada Revenue Agency. While these scammers used to call people ...
May 15, 2017
Ponoka’s Second Annual Wellness Fair is on May 17
Come browse through more than 20 booths displaying information, services and programs that nurture physical and mental health at Ponoka's second annual Community Wellness Fair on May 17 from 3-7 p.m. ...
May 15, 2017
The Latest: Arguments conclude on Trump's revised travel ban
SEATTLE - The Latest on the appeal of President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban (all times local): 10:52 a.m. Arguments have wrapped up in a federal appeals court in Seattle over President Don...
May 15, 2017