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Body of third drowning victim found in southern Alberta river
SPRING COULEE - RCMP in southern Alberta say the body of the third victim of a drowning in the St. Mary River has been found. Police say the 17-year-old girl's body was recovered Thursday afternoon. O...
Jun 18, 2020
Grieving mother of daughter shot dead by police says she wants justice
VICTORIA - A grieving mother says she wants justice for her daughter, Chantel Moore, who was fatally shot by police in Edmunston, N.B., earlier this month. Martha Martin attempted to hold back he...
Jun 18, 2020
Federal government clears path for NHL to have hub city in Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government has made a move to try to help one of three Canadian markets become a hub city for the National Hockey League's resumption of play. A federal o...
Jun 18, 2020
New Olds College brew shares ingredients' story 'from field to glass'
Olds College Brewery has announced the launch of Barley Trail, the College's first traceable beer using blockchain technology and barley grown on the Olds College Smart Farm. The project, aptly named ...
Jun 18, 2020
Kenney, NDP trade barbs on pitch for Alberta to quit CPP, build own pension plan
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says having the province quit the Canada Pension Plan is a massive money-losing proposition and that Premier Jason Kenney is pursuing it out of spite against his nemesi...
Jun 18, 2020
City taking closer look at Fair Deal Panel report: Veer
Red Deer's mayor says the City has launched a review of the list of 25 recommendations contained in the provincial government's newly released Fair Deal Panel report.Tara Veer says the review of the r...
Jun 18, 2020
City lawyers still examining class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City of Red Deer's legal team is still looking into whether the municipality will be joining a $10 billion class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for the current opioid crisis.Mayor Tar...
Jun 18, 2020
Pool in Lacombe to reopen July 15
The Kinsmen Aquatic Centre in Lacombe will reopen with restrictions on July 15.Physical distancing and disinfection protocols will be in place, the City of Lacombe says in a release.Those with COVID-1...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to extend COVID-related emergency labour, health rules
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced legislation to extend existing emergency health and labour rules tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says as case numbers fluctuate and new re...
Jun 18, 2020
WHL teams will need fans in seats to operate next season, says commissioner
CALGARY - Western Hockey League teams need their arenas at least half full with spectators next season to operate, according to the league's commissioner. The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down larg...
Jun 18, 2020