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Red Deer Royals plan return for next season
After what's being described as a 'lost season', officials with the Red Deer Royals Marching Band are pleased to be looking forward to a 'return to normal' for the next one.Michael Mann, Red Deer Roya...
Jun 24, 2021
County successfully lobbies for reduced speed around Junction 42
Officials with Red Deer County were pleased to learn this week that Alberta Transportation has authorized an immediate speed reduction in the area of Junction 42 east of Penhold.The reduced speed zone...
Jun 24, 2021
Red Deer Blood Donor Clinic with open appointments as long weekend approaches
As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the country and hospitals resume procedures previously put on hold, eligible blood donors are encouraged to book and keep their appointments between now and July 4...
Jun 24, 2021
Supreme Court to hear dispute over fate of undeveloped Nova Scotia land
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a municipal move to prevent development of a parcel of land northwest of Halifax - and encourage its use as a park - might have amounted to ex...
Jun 24, 2021
Lionel Desmond inquiry: Veterans Affairs review cites delays, calls for changes
HALIFAX - An internal review of how Veterans Affairs handled the tragic case of a former soldier who killed his family and himself in 2017 says changes must be made to prevent other veterans from expe...
Jun 24, 2021
Bear sighting reported in Sylvan Lake
UPDATE (2:14 p.m.)Officials have confirmed the bear sighting in the west side of Sylvan Lake.Fish and Game Wardens are now on-site. Residents are asked to stay safe, keep an eye out and do not approac...
Jun 24, 2021
Defence minister has lost all credibility on military sex misconduct: experts
OTTAWA - Several experts say Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has lost all credibility when it comes to tackling sexual misconduct in the ranks. The comments follow a report from The Canadian Press that...
Jun 24, 2021
Woodbine Entertainment to celebrate Canada Day with some fans in stands for races
Ontario horse racing fans will be allowed back to watch live events starting next week. Jim Lawson, the CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, says both Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto and Woodbine Mohawk Park ...
Jun 24, 2021
Bennett apologizes after Wilson-Raybould calls out her 'Pension?' message as racist
OTTAWA - Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has apologized after she was called out for a one-word text message to Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould. Bennett messaged the word "Pens...
Jun 24, 2021
Red Deer lawyer in running to be named one of Canada's most influential
A Red Deer lawyer's name is in the hat of nominees to be named one of Canada's most influential.The awards are run by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and will name the Top 25 in Canada when all is said and ...
Jun 24, 2021