Author Archives:
Group urges rehab for three Alberta grizzly cubs, upgrades to bear protection
BANFF - A group of scientists and animal advocates wants the Alberta government to rehabilitate three orphaned grizzly cubs rather than allow them to be sent to zoos.In an open letter to the governmen...
May 20, 2020
Family of Snowbirds crash victim says she died in mission "designed for her"
HALIFAX - The family of Capt. Jennifer Casey says the member of the Snowbirds aerobatic team died while supporting an important mission "that seemed to be designed for her." The 35-year-old Casey, a m...
May 20, 2020
Feds move to ease deadlines in civil proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government wants to ensure the global pandemic doesn't make someone miss a crucial deadline in a bankruptcy case, divorce proceeding or other civil matter. Justice Minister David ...
May 20, 2020
Alberta announces increased measures for airports and returning travellers
Alberta is strengthening public health measures for international travellers arriving at the province's two major international airports.Travellers arriving at the Calgary or Edmonton international fr...
May 20, 2020
LETTER: Rehabilitated grizzly cubs can boost Alberta grizzly bear recovery
Dear Honourable Minister Jason Nixon,We are a group of 73 scientists, wildlife conservationists and animals advocates that have come together to sign on to this Open Letter expressing our concerns abo...
May 20, 2020
City offers garden starter kits to Red Deerians
Red Deerians can hone their green thumb with new Home Grown garden starter kits. The City is making 250 kits available to residents in an effort to encourage gardening at home."We know people are anxi...
May 20, 2020
FC Seoul faces sanctions after putting sex dolls in seats
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A South Korean soccer club is facing penalties, including expulsion from its own stadium, for putting sex dolls in empty seats during a match last weekend. The K-League is ...
May 20, 2020
Red Deer & District Community Foundation takes part in Emergency Community Support Fund
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) has announced it will be providing $363,000 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Found...
May 20, 2020
Court gives Conservative leadership candidate crack at entering race
OTTAWA - An Ontario court says Jim Karahalios could once again be a candidate in the Conservative leadership race if he can meet certain criteria laid out by the party earlier this year. The part...
May 20, 2020
Learn how to manage stress in challenging times
EDMONTON - Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are invited to join Transform Your Stress: The Resilience Advantage - Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times, a free on...
May 20, 2020