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City of Lacombe hires new Director of Community Services
The City of Lacombe has announced the promotion of Guy Lapointe as the City's new Director of Community Services. "City council is excited to see Guy Lapointe take on this new role with the City of La...
Jul 15, 2021
Singh waves off one-time wealth tax, demands ongoing tax on 'ultra-rich' Canadians
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh is rejecting the idea of a one-time wealth tax that Parliament's budget watchdog says could raise tens of billions of dollars, pushing instead for an ongoing...
Jul 15, 2021
Veteran kicker Boris Bede adding role of mentor to his job description with Argonauts
They're competing for the same job, but that hasn't stopped veteran kicker Boris Bede from taking youngster Toshiki Sato under his wing at the Toronto Argonauts' training camp. The six-foot-four, 225-...
Jul 15, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 15, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 12:15 p.m. Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and six recoveries. As of today, Nova Scotia has 22 active cases. O...
Jul 15, 2021
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce to host "Women Leading Change"
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a one-day professional development event for women in business this fall."Women Leading Change" will take place Sept. 21 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 ...
Jul 15, 2021
Reading room at Red Deer museum dedicated to long-time volunteer
The Marguerite Lerouge Watson Reading Room is now open for public use at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.A dedication ceremony was held on Sunday to name the room, which occupies the space formerly ...
Jul 15, 2021
Judge gives Canada's spy agency go-ahead to use new overseas investigative powers
OTTAWA - For the first time, a federal judge has expressly granted Canada's spy agency warrants to operate abroad even if it means breaking another country's laws. Federal Court Justice Simon Noel aut...
Jul 15, 2021
Bail denied for accused in Red Deer stabbing
Bail has been denied for a man accused of stabbing a Walmart loss prevention officer in Red Deer this spring.Raine William Gray, 25, was denied bail in Red Deer provincial court this week and returns ...
Jul 15, 2021
Canadiens sign forward Alex Belzile to one-year, two-way deal
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Alex Belzile to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will see the 29-year-old earn a guaranteed salary of $300,000 - more if he spends time with...
Jul 15, 2021
Entire communities ready to leave on short notice as B.C. wildfires rage
All but small corners of British Columbia are now ranked at a high to extreme risk of wildfires as continuing hot, dry and windy conditions fuel the more than 300 blazes raging in most regions of the ...
Jul 15, 2021