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In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an ``energy superpower'' to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to spee...
Apr 09, 2025

Red Deer Polytechnic Dance team continues to impact communities on and off the stage
The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Dance program has evolved during the past 15 years, providing student-athletes with competitive dance experiences while also fostering meaningful engagement within the c...
Apr 09, 2025

Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue
MONTREAL - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one cou...
Apr 09, 2025

Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact
VANCOUVER - Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary t...
Apr 09, 2025

Red Deer local launches video podcast highlighting Indigenous resilience
A new video podcast, launched by a Red Deer local, is exploring the strength, beauty and perseverance of central Alberta's Indigenous communities. Tyler McKinney's "Voices of Resilience" premiered on ...
Apr 09, 2025

Red Deer Arts Council presents: Memories by the Lettering Arts Guild
Red Deer Arts Council is pleased to present Memories by the Lettering Arts Guild on display in the Community Gallery from April 7 until June 2, 2025.Join us for a special exhibition, "Memories", showc...
Apr 09, 2025

Spruce Drive trail closure notice
Local trail users are advised of an upcoming trail closure along the trail parallel to the east side of Spruce Drive.City officials say a portion of the trail will be closed for approximately two days...
Apr 09, 2025

Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge
OTTAWA - Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. David MacKinnon and Aris ...
Apr 09, 2025

Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war
WASHINGTON - Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught...
Apr 09, 2025

Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY - A Vancouver police sergeant who also taught at B.C. universities has admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages he sent to fellow officers an...
Apr 09, 2025