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Police face questions about why emergency alert wasn't issued during rampage
HALIFAX - As family and friends try to figure out how to mourn their loved ones in the aftermath of Sunday's rampage in Nova Scotia, more questions are emerging about the way police issued warnings du...
Apr 22, 2020
Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There...
Apr 21, 2020
Province outlines COVID-19 supports for vulnerable Albertans
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government says it is doing what it can to help those who are homeless, are escaping domestic violence, or are otherwise deemed vulnerable.On March 16, they announced $60...
Apr 21, 2020 Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shultz. (Government of Alberta)
Staff at Alberta meat plant scared of COVID-19, not showing up to work: union
CALGARY - The union representing workers at a southern Alberta meat-packing plant says some employees don't feel safe because of an outbreak of COVID-19 and they aren't showing up for work.The preside...
Apr 21, 2020
CFL draft prospect Brissett has valuable asset to guide him through process
Dejon Brissett has a valuable asset to help guide him through the CFL draft process. The University of Virginia receiver's younger brother, Oshae, is a guard/forward on a two-way d...
Apr 21, 2020
Connor Bedard excited to suit up with Pats as youngest player in WHL
TORONTO - There won't be any surprises Wednesday when it comes to the No. 1 selection at the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The Regina Pats announced Tuesday they will be selecting forw...
Apr 21, 2020
Red Deerians show support for local RCMP following tragic shootings in Nova Scotia
The tragic fatal shootings of what is known to be at least 22 victims including one RCMP officer in Nova Scotia over the weekend, has garnered an outpouring of support for the RCMP in Red Deer.Sgt. Ka...
Apr 21, 2020 Flags at Red Deer's downtown RCMP Detachment are at half-mast following the tragic shootings of at least 22 victims, including an RCMP officer in Nova Scotia over the weekend. (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
Dylan Cozens, Adam Beckman finalists for WHL's top player award
CALGARY - Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens and Spoken Chiefs forward Adam Beckman were named finalists for the Western Hockey League's Four Broncos Trophy that goes the season's most valuabl...
Apr 21, 2020
Jason Spezza believes rocky season will benefit young Maple Leafs
Jason Spezza believes the Maple Leafs' turbulent first 70 games of 2019-20 will pay dividends down the road. And the veteran Toronto centre wants to be part of whatever's to come. "We certai...
Apr 21, 2020
Alberta surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 cases, Central numbers hold steady
Alberta officials are confirming 187 new COVID-19-related cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 3,095.The number of cases in the Central zone remains unchanged at 77. There are now 1,273 recovered c...
Apr 21, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health