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NDP, Grande Prairie parents and child care providers call for $10/day child care
The Opposition NDP visited Grande Prairie parents and child care providers Friday to call for Alberta to work with the federal government in implementing $10/day child care.Just before the official op...
Jul 23, 2021
Emergency room treatment spaces temporarily close at Red Deer Regional Hospital
Seven treatment spaces in the emergency department at Red Deer Regional Hospital are temporarily closing.Alberta Health Services said Friday afternoon that the closures are the result of a staffing sh...
Jul 23, 2021
Ranging Bull: 'Barney' eludes capture days after farm escape
MASTIC, N.Y. (AP) - An escaped bull has eluded capture for several days on Long Island despite searchers employing a helicopter and night-vision equipment along with attempts to lure the roaming anima...
Jul 23, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps to join Toronto FC, CF Montreal in playing at home next month
Major League Soccer says all three Canadian teams will host August matches in their home stadiums. Toronto FC has already held two matches at BMO Field this month with CF Montreal staging one at Saput...
Jul 23, 2021
Solar lights added to bus stops to improve safety
More than 100 bus stops across Red Deer are receiving some extra illumination.This week, the City began installing solar-powered lights at bus stops, with work to continue through October.In all, six ...
Jul 23, 2021
AHS gives update on staffing levels, acute bed shortages, and operation levels
EDMONTON, AB - AHS provided an update Friday on its acute care beds, nurse vacancies, and overall operation levels.Deb Gordon, AHS Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, says many rumours have be...
Jul 23, 2021
Sabres add 1st-round pick in trading Ristolainen to Flyers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres launched their offseason overhaul Friday by trading veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers. Buffalo acquired fifth-year defenseman Rob...
Jul 23, 2021
Province, feds extend child care agreement, providing $290M over four years
Alberta and the federal government have struck a deal to extend the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.Funding over the course of the four-year extension will be more than $290 mil...
Jul 23, 2021
Drop-in vaccinations at Red Deer's Westerner Park this weekend
Alberta Health Services, says anyone 12-and-older who hasn't yet received their first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine can visit Westerner Park this weekend.On July 24 and 25, a drop-in immunization...
Jul 23, 2021
Canadian Sport Institute running million-dollar 50/50 supporting elite amateur athletes
The Canadian Sport Institute is holding a 50/50 raffle to support up and coming elite athletes on their road to the podium.The 50/50 comes with a take-home prize of $1 million, with the deadline to pu...
Jul 23, 2021