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Denying marriage claim, justices OK James Brown's dying wish
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Godfather of Soul's dying wish to help educate needy children is a big step closer to being fulfilled, now that South Carolina's Supreme Court - weighing into a 14-year-old legal ...
Jun 18, 2020
Hollywood says Black Lives Matter, but more diversity needed
NEW YORK - As protests erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd, every major entertainment company in Hollywood issued statements of support for the black community. But as unani...
Jun 18, 2020
Allergy sufferers worry about stigmatization amid COVID-19
MEDICINE HAT -- It's a time of year that brings a lot of sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes, and it's uncomfortable for many, just ask Terry Damsgaard. "I'm sneezing coughing, rubbing my eyes all the...
Jun 18, 2020
California orders people to wear masks in most indoor spaces
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California will require people to wear masks in most indoor settings and outdoors when distancing isn't possible under a statewide order issued Thursday. "Science shows that face ...
Jun 18, 2020
Players counter with 70-game season, 10 more than MLB
NEW YORK - Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, leaving them and management 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season. As ...
Jun 18, 2020
Red Deer recreation facilities to begin reopening next week
The City of Red Deer says the phased reopening of indoor and outdoor recreation amenities will begin next week.Different amenities will reopen at different times to ensure the safety of staff and faci...
Jun 18, 2020
Wild Rose School Division to hear feedback on safety concerns from structural assessments
The Wild Rose School Division is taking a closer look at the state of infrastructure in some Drayton Valley schools to address and resolve ongoing problems.Structural assessments are being completed d...
Jun 18, 2020
Drayton Valley RCMP report: June 11 - June 18
June 1111:27 am - Brazeau County - Hwy 22 - Complainant reported being passed unsafely and at a high rate of speed. Both parties spoken to in town, no charge as complainant unwilling to return for a p...
Jun 18, 2020
Pandemic-related changes to court system might become permanent: top judge
OTTAWA - Canada's top judge says some of the innovations that courts have embraced during the COVID-19 pandemic might become permanent. At a news conference today, Supreme Court Chief Justic...
Jun 18, 2020
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, the second stunning election-season rebuke from the court in ...
Jun 18, 2020