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Protesters concerned with lack of plan for students with complex learning needs
Dozens of concerned parents and students gathered outside Education Minister Adriana LaGrange's Red Deer-North constituency office on Tuesday to highlight the need for a better relaunch plan for Alber...
Aug 18, 2020
VanVleet's steely playoff performance no surprise to those who know him best
It will forever be one of the iconic images of last year's NBA championship run - Fred VanVleet on his back, arms outstretched, with his eyes looking up at the Oracle Arena ceiling...
Aug 18, 2020
Prorogation of Parliament: what does it mean and what happens next?
OTTAWA - Parliament has been prorogued until Sept. 23, when there will be a speech from the throne. Here is what that means and what could come next. Word - The term comes through Middle English and O...
Aug 18, 2020
The Mustard Seed’s Amazing (Car) Race
On Saturday, August 22, The Mustard Seed will be hosting an exciting event that will include citizens of all ages - The Amazing (Car) Race! This family-friendly, city-wide scavenger hunt is sure to be...
Aug 18, 2020
Record tying temperatures in central Alberta
While Red Deer has yet to set a new daily maximum temperature record during this week's heat wave, some other communities equalled their previous records on Monday. Rocky Mountain House tied its recor...
Aug 18, 2020
‘Tenet’ to screen early at theatres in some U.S. cities
Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" a few days early. Warner Bros. on Tuesday said that it would be offering early access screenings starting Aug. 31 as a gesture of s...
Aug 18, 2020
Toronto Raptors forward Oshae Brissett undergoing procedure for knee injury
Toronto Raptors forward Oshae Brissett has left the NBA campus in Florida to undergo a procedure to clean out loose bodies in his right knee. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Paul Marks at Sunny...
Aug 18, 2020
Blues' Tarasenko out rest of 1st round with shoulder injury
Vladimir Tarasenko will miss the rest of the St. Louis Blues' first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks after aggravating his surgically repaired left shoulder. The team said Tuesday that Taras...
Aug 18, 2020
Fair Deal Panel’s work comes in 43 percent under budget
EDMONTON, AB - The Fair Deal Panel didn't spend as much money as expected.The panel was established by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in response to frustrations voiced by citizens, who believe the prov...
Aug 18, 2020
War Amps key tags on way to Alberta households
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans can expect to get their War Amps key tags in the mail starting this week.The War Amps provides artificial limbs and support for amputees. Not only does the key tag program r...
Aug 18, 2020