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Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a week...
Dec 03, 2024

Sentencing set for one of three charged in drug trafficking investigation
Sentencing is set early next year for one of three people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle. Adrian Mollica Lazzaro, 42, is s...
Dec 03, 2024

Quebec doctors who refuse to stay in public system for 5 years face 200K fine per day
QUBEC - Quebec's health minister has tabled a bill that would force new doctors trained in the province to spend the first five years of their careers working in Quebec's public health network. Doctor...
Dec 03, 2024

Clearview Public Schools board of trustees talk improved testing results and holiday donations
A meeting of the Clearview Public Schools board of trustees Nov. 28, saw multiple donations from trustees to local Christmas initiatives, and an update on the district's testing performance for 2023-2...
Dec 03, 2024

Terrorism suspect Mohamed Harkat a 'passive actor,' his lawyer tells judge
A lawyer for terrorism suspect Mohamed Harkat told a judge today the Algerian-born refugee is a "passive actor" who has been linked to extremists through speculation, not hard evidence. Harkat, 56, wa...
Dec 03, 2024

Alberta asks residents for input on Budget 2025
The Government of Alberta is asking for residents to share their input on Budget 2025. Officials say next year's budget will endeavour to strengthen health care and education while ensuring the econom...
Dec 03, 2024

Namibia will have its first female leader after the VP wins presidential election for ruling party
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) - Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week's presidential election as the long-ruling par...
Dec 03, 2024

Singh won't support Conservative non-confidence motion that uses his own words
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he won't play Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's games by voting to bring down the government on an upcoming non-confidence motion. The Conservatives plan to...
Dec 03, 2024

Sylvan Lake releases 2025 Winter Community Guide
The Town of Sylvan Lake is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Winter Community Guide. The guide is available online and highlights a variety of programs and events taking place throughout the...
Dec 03, 2024

City council tackles full agenda in regular meeting
A heavy agenda was set out for Red Deer city council Monday, including a housing development strategies report, changes to the Executive Limitations policy, and decisions around the Westerner Exhibiti...
Dec 03, 2024