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Canada 'closely following' reports of attacks on journalists in Russia: Freeland
MONTREAL - Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will speak out about the lack of media freedom in Russia during a conference that Canada is co-hosting next month with Great B...
Jun 10, 2019
Rules for new corporate ombud criticized for deferring to companies
OTTAWA - The federal government is giving its new watchdog on international corporate responsibility unprecedented power to hear complaints from Canadian companies that think they've been unfairly tar...
Jun 10, 2019
Wranglers moving to Sylvan Lake, no Jr. A in Blackfalds just yet, Lacombe to have senior hockey this fall
These are busy times on the local hockey scene. The Lacombe Generals sent shockwaves when the four-time Allan Cup champions announced last month they will not be playing in the 2019-20 season. The lon...
Jun 10, 2019
New Manitoba plan contains no carbon tax, higher carbon emissions level
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is watering down its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing any possible carbon tax from the equation. Sustainable Development Minister Roche...
Jun 10, 2019
Ellis Bird Farm open late for Summer Solstice
On Saturday, June 22, Ellis Bird Farm will keep its gates open until 8:00 PM. We normally close at 5:00 p.m. but on this day so close to Summer Solstice, as well as on two other nights later in the su...
Jun 10, 2019
Styrofoam take-out boxes and straws among expected targets of plastics ban
OTTAWA - A national ban on the most harmful single-use plastics will very likely force restaurants and fast-food outlets to find non-plastic materials for takeout and delivery containers but plas...
Jun 10, 2019
Albania president cancels elections, citing tense climate
TIRANA, Albania - Albania's president on Saturday cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country. President Ilir Meta said he acted because "the ac...
Jun 10, 2019
Killer of Calgary woman, five-year-old appeals convictions and sentence
CALGARY - The killer of a Calgary woman and her five-year-old daughter is asking for a new trial. Edward Downey's lawyer has filed a notice that he's appealing his two first-degree murder co...
Jun 10, 2019
Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar
Whether or not the NBA's Toronto Raptors take home the league championship after tonight's basketball game, the team still faces a court battle of a very different kind. Monster Energy, makers of...
Jun 10, 2019
24 Red Deer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron to hold 75th Annual Ceremonial Review
Dozens of local Air Cadets will celebrate the end of another year and also new beginnings at their Annual Ceremonial Review on Tuesday night.Now marking their 75th anniversary, 24 Red Deer Royal Canad...
Jun 10, 2019 Roughly 58 Air Cadets from 24 Red Deer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will take part in the organization's 75th Annual Ceremonial Review on Tuesday night. It takes place at Sky Wings Aviation - Hangar 13 at Red Deer Regional Airport starting at 6:30 p.m.