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Groups offer more support across Canada for families of drug users
VANCOUVER - A support group for families of people who have fatally overdosed is expanding its services across the country to also help those whose loved ones are addicted to illicit drugs. The Albert...
Apr 16, 2021
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools students raise roughly $8,720 for Terry Fox Foundation
Officials with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) are bursting with pride in the amount of support shown by students in the district's annual Terry Fox Run.Results from the 2020 Terry Fox Run ...
Apr 16, 2021
Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...
Apr 16, 2021
Names keep being added to Jays' injury list as team fights to stay around .500 mark
The Toronto Blue Jays have done well to hover around the .500 mark despite an ever-growing injury list that has hindered the roster over the first couple weeks of the season. The pitching staff has fe...
Apr 16, 2021
Jets sign forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Adam Lowry to a five-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.25 million.The 28-year-old Lowry has 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 44 ...
Apr 16, 2021
Market Watch: April 16
Big Picture Q1 earnings season is starting off on the right foot It was a busy week full of important economic readings, corporate news and earnings releases. In the U.S., inflation numbers released T...
Apr 16, 2021
Street sweepers rolling onto residential streets
The spring cleaning of Red Deer's city streets is expected to ramp up later this month.According to City officials, residential street sweeping will begin on April 25, as crews will complete sweeping ...
Apr 16, 2021
After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
WASHINGTON - Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees, af...
Apr 16, 2021
Online sessions help residents understand nutrition labels
Local residents are invited to attend the Nutrition Label Reading workshop, learn about the nutrition facts table and understand health claims on food labels to make healthier food choices. Nutrition ...
Apr 16, 2021
Canadian tight end Antony Auclair joins Houston Texans after four seasons with Bucs
Antony Auclair won't be there to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend their Super Bowl crown. After four seasons with Tampa Bay, Auclair has signed a contract with the Houston Texans. The six-foot-six...
Apr 16, 2021