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P.E.I. Green Leader says Tory premier's scolding him on COVID-19 revealed as improper
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's Opposition leader says a rise in COVID-19 cases has revealed the inappropriateness of a public scolding dished out by the premier over criticisms of the governme...
Sep 18, 2021

Quebec judge refuses request for fully vaccinated jury at Montreal trial
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled a juror doesn't need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in a Montreal fraud trial. Justice Mario Longpr wrote in ruling released ...
Sep 18, 2021

758 pounds of stolen copper wire and batteries leads to charges
A Red Deer man is facing criminal charges following an incident on the city's north end.Around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, Red Deer RCMP say they observed a suspicious white Dodge pick-up truck while on pa...
Sep 18, 2021

Town of Blackfalds not implementing Restriction Exemption Program
In response to the Province of Alberta's State of Public Emergency declaration, the Town of Blackfalds has chosen to not move forward with the Restriction Exemption Program (REP).Instead, as of Septem...
Sep 18, 2021

Trudeau says he remains 'open' to electoral reform if Liberals re-elected
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said Saturday that he remains open to getting rid of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system if his party is re-elected, but added that it's n...
Sep 18, 2021

Rebels vs. Hitmen on Oct. 16 to be televised by CBC
The Red Deer Rebels will feature on a national broadcast this fall.The WHL announced this week that Red Deer's Oct. 16 road game against the Calgary Hitmen will air live at 1 p.m. on CBC.The game is o...
Sep 18, 2021

Ponoka keeping municipal facilities open with new restrictions
In response to new provincial health restrictions, the Town of Ponoka is implementing the following measures in Town facilities.The Town Office, Ponoka Aquaplex, Ponoka Arena Complex and Hudson's Gree...
Sep 18, 2021

Singh sets his sights on prairie Conservative-held seats hit hard by COVID-19
SASKATOON - Jagmeet Singh criticized the COVID-19 pandemic responses of Saskatchewan and Alberta's provincial governments as the federal NDP campaign focused on Conservative-held seats in the prairie ...
Sep 18, 2021

Westerner Park implementing Restrictions Exemption Program
In response to provincial announcements this week, Westerner Park says it will implement the Restrictions Exemption Program.This means one of the following will be required for anyone 12 and older for...
Sep 18, 2021

Energy-efficient lights installed at Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex
The Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex in Lacombe will realize 50 per cent energy savings thanks to new LED lights.The City had the energy-efficient lights purchased and installed recently to reduce opera...
Sep 18, 2021