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Battle-scarred Trudeau banks on experience, pandemic management
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau has got to be hoping the adage "like father, like son" applies to election campaigns. His electoral path thus far has been a carbon copy of that forged by his late father, Pier...
Sep 01, 2021

Trudeau, O'Toole in Ontario, Singh in Quebec on Day 18 of election campaign
The three main party leaders are staying central for Day 18 of the federal election campaign. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau begins his day with an announcement in Toronto. Conservative Leader Erin O'T...
Sep 01, 2021

Red Deer RCMP investigate shooting at local business
Red Deer Mounties are hoping you can help them identify a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday afternoon.On Aug. 31, shortly before 4:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a 911 call reporti...
Aug 31, 2021

Orioles halt Blue Jays' win streak at three with 4-2 victory
TORONTO - A sixth-inning collapse from starter Hyun Jin Ryu halted the Blue Jays' modest three-game win streak on Tuesday. Ryu had a no-hitter going through 5 2/3 innings before he surrendered three r...
Aug 31, 2021

Piper Creek crossing options down to one: collector road from Molly Banister Drive to 22 Street
Red Deer City Council has passed third reading on an amendment to reduce the potential roadway crossing Piper Creek between Molly Banister Drive and 22 Street from an arterial roadway to a collector r...
Aug 31, 2021

Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and fearsome Hurricane Ida drew viewers to cable channels that focused on the unfolding events. Fox News Channel had the lion's share of the mos...
Aug 31, 2021

Innisfail RCMP arrest two in copper wire theft investigation
Two people are facing charges after Innisfail Mounties seized break-in tools and recovered stolen copper wire following a search of a vehicle and local motel room Sunday.On Aug. 29, at 8:40 p.m., Inni...
Aug 31, 2021

Manitoba Tories choose Kelvin Goertzen as interim leader, new premier until Oct. 30
WINNIPEG - Kelvin Goertzen will become Manitoba's 23rd premier. The governing Progressive Conservative caucus chose Goertzen Tuesday as interim party leader to replace Premier Brian Pallister, who is ...
Aug 31, 2021

Alberta Health requiring all physicians, staff, and contracted providers to be fully vaccinated
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health Services(AHS) announced that all employees and contracted healthcare providers that are able to be fully vaccinated have to be immunized by October 31, 2021.The policy wi...
Aug 31, 2021

Red Deer with 337 active COVID-19 cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer has increased by 11 over the past day, bringing the total number of active cases in the city now to 337.Recoveries increased by 23 to 5,911, while the n...
Aug 31, 2021