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US: Afghan evacuee flights halted from two key bases
The U.S. has halted all U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two main bases overseas for unspecified "health safety concerns," a move U.S. officials warn will have a severe impact on the evacuat...
Sep 10, 2021
'We focused on remembering our dad': the grief and growth of a family ravaged by 9/11
Garrett Doyle was only one when his father was killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, but the loss would have a profound effect on his life. In elementary school, teachers...
Sep 10, 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day stresses importance of mental health
With September being Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 10 being World Suicide Prevention Day, officials at Red Deer Outreach Centre want you to know that you're never alone, even during a global pand...
Sep 10, 2021
Trudeau defends making health transfers conditional; says they must deliver results
HAMILTON - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he respects provincial jurisdiction on health care but still intends to attach strings to $25 billion in new health funding he has promised if he gets re-...
Sep 10, 2021
Red Deer Recovery Day aims to break the stigma around addiction
For those struggling with addiction, or those who know somebody struggling with an addiction, Red Deer Recovery Day might be for you.The annual event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 11 at City Hall Par...
Sep 10, 2021
Walk of Hope for ovarian cancer research goes Sept. 12
The annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope goes this weekend, virtually.On Sept. 12, participants across Canada will walk in their communities in a bid to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer.Accor...
Sep 10, 2021
August jobs report lands on campaign trail as labour market claws closer to recovery
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders are trying to paint the stark economic choice Canadians face at the ballot box as they try to woo votes with promises of fully healing the country's labour market. The h...
Sep 10, 2021
Woody's Triathlon takes over Michener area Sept. 11-12
The Woody's Triathlon returns to Red Deer this weekend.Events are happening September 11 in the Kids of Steel category, and then on Sept. 12 for older age groups.The oldest division will do a 750 metr...
Sep 10, 2021
Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel
OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommends people who are immunocompromised receive a third vaccine dose against COVID-19. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released the advice today ...
Sep 10, 2021
Toronto FC looks to escape MLS basement with win over fellow struggler FC Cincinnati
The two worst teams in Major League Soccer square off Saturday when FC Cincinnati hosts Toronto FC. Third-year Cincinnati (3-10-8) is no stranger to the basement. It finished last in its first two yea...
Sep 10, 2021