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Ottawa faces calls to speed up Afghan rescues as special forces deploy to Kabul
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is facing urgent calls to speed up its effort to save hundreds of former Afghan interpreters and their families as Western countries step up plans to evacuate Afghanis...
Aug 13, 2021
Capstone transformed into 'eclectic' art installation until Sept. 6
Red Deer's newest neighbourhood has been transformed into an eclectic art installation for the next few weeks.From Aug. 13 to Sept. 6, Capstone has become one big art piece called 'OpenStory,' the Cit...
Aug 13, 2021
Isolation and testing measures extended six weeks, more back-to-school guidance revealed
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, is recommending that public health measures scheduled to cease Aug. 16 be extended another six weeks.This means masking on transit, in tax...
Aug 13, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is walking back its decision to eliminate isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 after weeks of pressure from local leaders, physicians and ...
Aug 13, 2021
Farmers ready to show passion during Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is back in full swing for its ninth year.On Aug. 14 and 15, Albertans are encouraged to visit participating farms and get a first-hand look at exactly how produce goes from the ...
Aug 13, 2021
Saskatchewan signs on to federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan
REGINA - Saskatchewan is signing on to the federal government's plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government is committing n...
Aug 13, 2021
Judge allows wrapper as evidence in New Brunswick cannabis cupcake court martial
OROMOCTO, N.B. - A military judge has ruled that a cupcake wrapper that tested positive for the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana will be allowed as evidence in a court martial in New Brunswick. Bo...
Aug 13, 2021
Heat warning issued for Red Deer and area
A heat warning has been issued for Red Deer and area.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a hot weekend is ahead for most of the province, with temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius for c...
Aug 13, 2021
WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw and Education Minister LaGrange give update on back-to-school guidance
Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr Deena Hinshaw, and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange are providing a live update to Albertans on back-to-school guidance this morning.The press conference is sche...
Aug 13, 2021
Heat wave, winds compound wildfire risk in B.C., with no relief due until Sunday
More than a dozen temperature records have fallen across southern and central British Columbia as a heat wave intensifies, adding to challenges facing crews battling nearly 270 wildfires in all corner...
Aug 13, 2021