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Pope's bodyguard resigns over new financial leaks scandal
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's latest scandal claimed its first victim Monday as Pope Francis' chief bodyguard resigned over the leak of a Vatican police flyer identifying five employees who were suspen...
Oct 16, 2019
Aspen Heights Elementary School recognized with international awards
TULSA, OK, USA- Aspen Heights Elementary School was recognized as a Four Star MicroSociety School for the 2018-2019 school year.Melisa McIntosh and Sian Milner were also recognized as outstanding teac...
Oct 16, 2019
Crossover artist Lauren Daigle reigns at Dove Awards
NASHVILLE - Grammy-winning singer Lauren Daigle reigned at the 50th annual Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Tuesday, winning artist of the year, song of the year and pop/contemporary album of...
Oct 16, 2019
Beefing up supports for Alberta’s ranchers
EDMONTON- The UCP is modernizing the rent and fees ranchers and cattle owners pay the province for use of public lands.The government says the current grazing fee framework has been frozen since 1994 ...
Oct 16, 2019 Minister Jason Nixon introduces Bill
16: The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions)
Amendment Act along with representatives of Alberta’s ranching industry.
Alberta joining class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
CALGARY- The Kenney government is joining a class-action lawsuit related to the opioid crisis.The UCP says the goal is to recoup health-care costs associated with 800 fatal overdoses and 4,200 emergen...
Oct 16, 2019 Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer announce Alberta will support B.C.’s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers and distributors
US retail sales dip 0.3% in September
WASHINGTON - Retail sales dropped in September by the largest amount in seven months, possibly signalling that rising trade tensions and turbulent markets are having an impact on consumer spending. Th...
Oct 16, 2019
Free transit in Red Deer on election day
RED DEER- To help improve accessibility for voters in the upcoming federal election, The City of Red Deer is offering free transit service on election day, Monday, October 21.The free ridership will b...
Oct 16, 2019
Road closure in Glendale
RED DEER- Residents in Glendale should be aware of a utility servicing project that will shut down a section of Gunn Street this week. Crews will be conducting the work from 8 a.m. on Thursday, Octobe...
Oct 16, 2019
Upcoming AHS health workshops
RED DEER - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting local residents to attend supportive a number of health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifesty...
Oct 16, 2019
Musicians Hall of Fame to honour group with New Jersey roots
HACKENSACK, N.J. - A New Jersey-based group of former A-list session musicians that has toured together since 2012 is receiving an award. The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville is giving T...
Oct 16, 2019