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County not looking to develop slaughterhouse, will focus on all agriculture groups
On April 13, Clearwater County Council discussed a study done by CG Strategies of the feasibility of creating its own slaughterhouse in the County in response to slow livestock processing due to COVID...
Apr 15, 2021
First-year Blackfalds teacher named 2021 Edwin Parr division finalist
A teacher from Blackfalds has been named as a Division finalist for the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) 2021 Edwin Parr Award.Selected by the Board of Trustees for Red Deer Catholic Regional ...
Apr 15, 2021
Red Deer rental rates on the rise
Despite rising rental rates found throughout Red Deer last month, the city continues to have some of the most affordable rents in Canada. According to the latest National Rent Report by Rentals.ca, Re...
Apr 15, 2021
Iran to purchase 60M Russian vaccines as coronavirus surges
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Thursday. The report quotes Iran's ambassado...
Apr 15, 2021
Official count confirms tie in Yukon election, application filed for judicial recount
WHITEHORSE - An official count has confirmed a tie in the Yukon election, pushing the process to the next step of a judicial recount. Elections Yukon says the vote was unchanged during the "official a...
Apr 15, 2021
Liberal motion to impose closure on UNDRIP bill passes, limiting time for debate
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have used an unpopular tool to limit time for debate in the House of Commons on a bill that would harmonize Canada's laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Right...
Apr 15, 2021
Red Deer with 318 active COVID-19 cases, another death
Red Deer has climbed back above the 300-mark when it comes to active COVID-19 cases. Thursday's numbers from the province show the city with 318 active cases, an increase of 39 from Wednesday. It's Re...
Apr 15, 2021
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use. "The terms of referen...
Apr 15, 2021
New $11M fibre line to connect N.W.T. community to high-speed internet
Homes in What in the North Slave region of the Northwest Territories are to have access to high-speed internet by the end of this year. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal announced $11 million in co...
Apr 15, 2021
Proposed law in Montana to restart lethal injections falls short by narrow margin
HELENA, Mont. - The Montana senate has narrowly defeated a bill that would have removed obstacles that prevent the state from resuming executions. The decision directly affects Canadian Ronald Smith, ...
Apr 15, 2021