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Biden's declaration: America's democracy 'is rising anew'
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night that "America is rising anew" as he called for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the pandemic and broadly extend the ...
Apr 28, 2021
China launches core module for permanent space station
BEIJING - China on Thursday launched the core module for its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long-term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growi...
Apr 28, 2021
McDavid with another three-point night as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 3-1
WINNIPEG - A pair of power-play goals powered the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Tyson Barrie and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and an assist for Edmonton (29-...
Apr 28, 2021
12-month extension proposed for Red Deer's temporary homeless shelter
*NOTE: On Thursday, April 29, city council approved first reading, and a public hearing date of May 25, not May 13 as administration had initially proposed.Red Deer city council is being asked to give...
Apr 28, 2021
Automated traffic enforcement locations announced for May
Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services has announced its photo radar locations planned for the month of May.Mobile units will be operating in the following neighbourhoods: Glendale, Normandeau, Highland Green...
Apr 28, 2021
Alberta highway cleanup goes this weekend
The 45th annual highway cleanup will take place cross Alberta on Saturday.Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 1, volunteers wearing bright orange safety vests will be collecting trash along the province'...
Apr 28, 2021
Ceremony at Bower Ponds commemorates National Day of Mourning
A small, private ceremony was held at Bower Ponds Wednesday to remember Alberta workers injured or killed on the job. The ceremony took place at the Fallen Worker Tribute in recognition of the Nationa...
Apr 28, 2021
Matthews scores 35th goal, Leafs down Habs 4-1 to clinch playoff spot
MONTREAL - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-best 35th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Wednesday night to clinch a playoff spot.William Nylander, Jake...
Apr 28, 2021
Fedde, Harrison lift Nats over Jays in Springer's debut
Erick Fedde went six strong innings, Josh Harrison hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat Toronto 8-2 in George Springer's Blue Jays debut Wednesday night. Fedde (2-2) allowed one run...
Apr 28, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 262,161 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,8...
Apr 28, 2021