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Alberta names chief firearms officer
In response to the Fair Deal Panel report, officials say Alberta's government is asserting provincial authority by appointing a chief firearms officer to stand up for the rights of law-abiding firearm...
Aug 26, 2021

Alberta government looking for new Child and Youth Advocate
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you think you have what it takes to represent youth across Alberta, the provincial government wants to hear from you.They are looking for a new Child and Youth Advocate, who will h...
Aug 26, 2021

Davies, David, Hutchinson back in the fold for key World Cup qualifiers
Canada's men's national soccer team will feature a squad near full strength for three crucial World Cup qualifying games, with veteran Atiba Hutchinson and young stars Alphonso Davies and Jonathan Dav...
Aug 26, 2021

Canada's Marco Arop captures second consecutive Diamond League 800 title
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Marco Arop held off Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir to capture his second consecutive Diamond League 800-metre title on Thursday in Lausanne. The 22-year-old from Edmonton, who...
Aug 26, 2021

Dane Evans gets start at quarterback for Hamilton Ticats versus Montreal Alouettes
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats look to Dane Evans to put an end to their losing ways. Evans will make his first start of the season Friday night when Hamilton (0-2) visits the Montreal Alouttes (2-1). Vetera...
Aug 26, 2021

US proceeding with Kabul pullout despite deadly ISIS attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is pressing ahead with the evacuation of Americans and others from Afghanistan after attacks that killed at least 12 U.S. servicemembers and dashed hopes of endin...
Aug 26, 2021

AHS offering free weight-management sessions online
Local residents are invited to learn about improving eating habits and forming healthy relationships with food by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management program online. The progr...
Aug 26, 2021

Red Deer council committee applications now open
The City of Red Deer is looking for volunteers to sit on one of several boards, committees, and commissions. Community members are encouraged to submit their application(s) for an open position on one...
Aug 26, 2021

Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday
OTTAWA - Canadian travelling to the United Kingdom will not be required to quarantine upon arrival as of Monday regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The British Department...
Aug 26, 2021

Red Deer Chamber puts call out for policy committee volunteers
Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce policy and advocacy activities are guided by the grassroot members that comprise our Policy Committees. Committees will typically meet once per month to ident...
Aug 26, 2021