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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Aug 10, 2021

Group finishes six-week walk to honour children, survivors of residential schools
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors of residential schools that began in Yukon ended Monday in Kamloops, B.C., "ground zero for where the truth broke out...
Aug 09, 2021

Nearly 800 pickleballers in Red Deer for national championship Aug. 10-15
A spicy week of competition is set for Red Deer's Motorworks Fields (2900 67 Street).The impressive 20-court venue, opened in 2019, is playing host to the ninth annual Pickleball Canada National Champ...
Aug 09, 2021

Lions preparing rookie Rourke to start, but veteran Reilly could play versus Stamps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are preparing Canadian rookie Nathan Rourke to start Thursday night versus the Calgary Stampeders but haven't rule out veteran Michael Reilly playing. Reilly was listed as "...
Aug 09, 2021

U15 AAA Ernco Braves add to season win total over the weekend
The Red Deer U15 AAA Ernco Braves finished off another weekend undefeated - improving their record to 29-5-0 with another two wins over the weekend. The Braves met up against The Calgary Bucks Yellow ...
Aug 09, 2021

Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms
OTTAWA - A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year. Leader Annamie Paul's inter...
Aug 09, 2021

Five years later: Mother of Colten Boushie still demanding change in justice system
WHITECAP, Sask. - The mother of a young Indigenous man shot and killed five years ago in Saskatchewan says there still needs to be change in the justice system. Debbie Baptiste also says she misses he...
Aug 09, 2021

Stettler RCMP respond to break-and-enter in progress, charges laid
Stettler RCMP are thanking a witness to a break-and-enter Sunday night for immediately calling 911 to report the crime.Mounties say the individual was instrumental in the accused being caught by polic...
Aug 09, 2021

Temporary change in hours for Advanced Ambulatory Care Service in Sylvan Lake
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will operate on temporarily reduced hours on Tuesday, August 10. The service will be without physician coverage from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., so ...
Aug 09, 2021

New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win
Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the Toronto Raptors win. Asked what he brings to the table, the six-foot-nine 235-pounder replied: "Winning. Just a wi...
Aug 09, 2021