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Fire Restriction lifted for Red Deer County
As of 9:00 a.m. on June 2, 2023, the fire restriction for Red Deer County has been lifted. Permits are now available online at rdcounty.ca/fire. County officials encourage residents to set-up your acc...
Jun 02, 2023

AHS hosting virtual and in-person events for National Indigenous Peoples Month
Alberta Health Services is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Month this year by hosting both in-person and virtual events.Various education and awareness events will take place throughout June i...
Jun 02, 2023

Market Watch: June 2, 2023
Big Picture Corporate earnings influence investors' decisionsOn Monday, positive sentiment in response to the U.S. debt ceiling agreement was partially offset by concerns that recent economic data cou...
Jun 02, 2023

‘All about the campfire’: Campers adjust their plans with fire bans in place
EDMONTON - Jade Najam was getting excited about camping during the May long weekend, sitting around the campfire late into the night with his family and sipping hot chocolate."Camping is all about the...
Jun 02, 2023

Quebec Remparts set sights on Memorial Cup crown to cap dominant season
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The turning point that led to the Quebec Remparts' dominant season dates back just over a year. Head coach Patrick Roy pointed to last season's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playo...
Jun 02, 2023

Denying bail OK if for a 'just cause,' says Charter statement on Liberal reform bill
OTTAWA - The federal government's Charter statement for its proposed bail reforms says there is "just cause" to deny bail if certain requirements are met. Justice Minister David Lametti introduced a b...
Jun 02, 2023

Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 50 and trapping many others
NEW DELHI (AP) - Two passenger trains derailed in India on Friday, killing at least 50 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged coaches, officials said. About 400 people...
Jun 02, 2023

CF Montreal heads to Philadelphia hoping to duplicate last year's road resurgence
MONTREAL - CF Montreal had a difficult start on the road last year before embarking on a trip that defined its season. Montreal was 0-4-1 away from Stade Saputo before consecutive comeback road wins i...
Jun 02, 2023

TFC sees positive news on injury front and a less congested schedule in weeks ahead
While Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says there is positive news when it comes to the club's lengthy injury list, squad rotation remains a luxury as TFC prepares for Saturday's game at Minnesota United....
Jun 02, 2023

Nearly 700 more international firefighters coming to Canada to help battle fires
OTTAWA - Almost 700 firefighters from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States are set to arrive in Canada over the next two weeks to help with the unusually severe start to the wild...
Jun 02, 2023