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NHL set to hold unusual draft lottery: 'It could mean a lot of intrigue'
Alexis Lafreniere could have a clear picture of where he'll start his NHL career before going to bed Friday. Then again, maybe not. In a world dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic - one where life for c...
Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 increases risk for Canada's 'invisible' homeless women: study
OTTAWA - A new research project shows women experiencing homelessness in Canada are largely invisible and falling through major gaps in support systems - and into dangerous situations. The study,...
Jun 25, 2020
Virus whistleblower alleges ongoing retaliation
WASHINGTON - A government whistleblower ousted from a leading role in battling COVID-19 alleged Thursday that the Trump administration has intensified its campaign to punish him for revealing shortcom...
Jun 25, 2020
Local HIV Testing Day event postponed
Local plans to mark HIV Testing Day this weekend have been delayed until later this year.Kevin Cunningham with Turning Point in Red Deer says the decision aligns with directives from the Canadian Aids...
Jun 25, 2020
'A disaster waiting to happen': MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern
John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people he would come into contact with in a typical day as a Major League Baseball player. There's the doorman he s...
Jun 25, 2020
Traffic disruption at Gaetz Ave. and 32 St. for storm system replacement
Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a two week traffic disruption at the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and 32 Street starting Tuesday, June 30. During construction, both eastbound lanes on 32 Stre...
Jun 25, 2020
New trade deal raises duty-free limits for private couriers, not Canada Post
OTTAWA - The president of eBay Canada says an arcane rule in the new North American free trade agreement means people who shop online for goods sent from the U.S. or Mexico will be charged differ...
Jun 25, 2020
NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book
WASHINGTON - A New York City judge has dismissed a claim by Donald Trump's brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president's niece. In a ruling handed down on Thursday,...
Jun 25, 2020
RDC welcomes new Vice President Academic and Research
Red Deer College has announced a new Vice President Academic and Research.Ms. Kylie Thomas is described as an experienced leader in post-secondary education in British Columbia, most recently serving ...
Jun 25, 2020
App allows users to help police catch criminals while staying anonymous
Central Albertans eager to help police catch criminals are making use of a handheld tool at their disposal.A free app called Lightcatch allows users to report trouble and alert other app users nearby....
Jun 25, 2020