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Last known Hells Angels bunker in Quebec demolished after long legal saga
SHERBROOKE, Que. - The Crown prosecutor's office in Quebec says the last known Hells Angels bunker in the province has been demolished. A spokeswoman confirmed the notorious red-roofed landmark was to...
Jun 30, 2021
'No guarantees' of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says there are no guarantees an Indigenous delegation travelling to the Vatican will lead to Pope Francis apologizing in Canada for t...
Jun 30, 2021
Red Deer RCMP investigating local church break-in
Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public's help with any information regarding a break-in at a local church over the weekend.Cpl. Mike Evans says members were notified of the overnight break-in at St. Nic...
Jun 30, 2021
Lacombe County launches Environmental Stewardship Award
Lacombe County has launched a new award designed to recognize a resident who practices environmental conservation and sustainability on their property.Any member of the public can nominate an individu...
Jun 30, 2021
Olds College part of new agriculture technology investment in Alberta
Olds College is among a partnership aimed at supporting one of the world's largest agriculture technology accelerators in locating its Canadian headquarters to Calgary.The Opportunity Calgary Investme...
Jun 30, 2021
Student artwork represents Orange Shirt Day
A Grade 9 student from St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School in Red Deer will soon have his artwork on display to represent Orange Shirt Day on September 30.Here is an explanation of Benjamin Eklund's artw...
Jun 30, 2021
B.C. First Nation says remains of 182 found near former residential school
CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Lower Kootenay Band in British Columbia says a search using ground-penetrating radar has found 182 human remains in unmarked graves at a site close to a former residential school...
Jun 30, 2021
Rebels select Czech forward at CHL Import Draft
The Red Deer Rebels went into the CHL Import Draft looking to add an impact player up front, and they hope they've done just that. The Rebels used the 14th overall selection at Wednesday's draft on Fr...
Jun 30, 2021
Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is "disturbed" by the military's decision to let the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy keep his job after golfing with the former chief of ...
Jun 30, 2021
Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she doesn't expect workers and business to need a slew of financial supports come this fall if the economic recovery moves along as expected. Freeland ...
Jun 30, 2021