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Teach Black history to fight racism, starting in elementary school: students
VANCOUVER - Daniel Afolabi remembers one soccer game in particular at age nine in Okotoks, Alta., when a player on the opposing team refused to shake his hand. "He goes 'I don't want to...
Jun 10, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on June 10, 2020: There are 96,653 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 53,185 confirmed (inclu...
Jun 10, 2020
PBO to report on cost of revamped CERB as MPs meet to debate changes
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog will detail today the possible costs associated with extending and changing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Budget officer Yves Giroux's report scheduled...
Jun 10, 2020
No tax penalties on 2020 business and residential property taxes in Lacombe
City council in Lacombe has passed a bylaw amendment allowing taxes to be paid in installments at the option of the taxpayer and for the City to be able to impose penalties on unpaid taxes."With the p...
Jun 09, 2020
Ponoka launching Traffic Safety Pilot Program
The Town of Ponoka is launching a new traffic calming pilot project set to begin on 46 Street, south of Highway 53. The purpose of the pilot project is to encourage motorists to slow down to improve s...
Jun 09, 2020
Two city schools add colour with Literacy on the Move
Holy Family School, St. Teresa of Avila School and Maryview School are participating in Literacy on the Move this month, where lawn signs will be displayed around the schools with the story "As Big as...
Jun 09, 2020
New initiative connects business professionals with Red Deer non-profits
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce and Volunteer Central are excited to partner in an initiative that matches the skills of staff from local businesses with volunteer-based organizations....
Jun 09, 2020
Province looking at Calgary-Banff passenger rail service
The province is eyeing having people ride the rails between the Alberta's largest city and its most popular tourist destination.A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Alberta govern...
Jun 09, 2020
Online concert series shines light on Alberta musicians
Alberta Spotlight is a weekly online concert series featuring Alberta musicians. In a release, the provincial government says funding is going directly to Alberta artists who will be performing, many ...
Jun 09, 2020
City to review plans for reopening Red Deer rec facilities
The City of Red Deer says it is reviewing and analyzing re-opening plans in alignment with the guidelines outlined in Stage 2 of the Alberta Relaunch Strategy.The provincial government announced Tuesd...
Jun 09, 2020