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Red Deer RCMP provides tips for avoiding online scams
This Fraud Prevention Month, Red Deer RCMP are reminding residents about the importance of staying vigilant as more daily activities are taking place online and over the phone. With this rise in digit...
Mar 04, 2025

Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants
MONTREAL - Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. They say the new bill on cultu...
Mar 04, 2025

Trump administration is set to drop lawsuit pushing Idaho to allow emergency abortions, filing shows
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is expected to drop a federal lawsuit pushing for emergency abortions in Idaho, which has a strict ban on the procedure, according to court documents filed T...
Mar 04, 2025

Analyst calls on Canada's military to fix white supremacy problem before it starts
EDMONTON - An Alberta-based analyst asked by the military to study white supremacy in its ranks says if it doesn't want the problem to take root, it should take action against a culture that gives it ...
Mar 04, 2025

Axle weight allowance changes coming to Red Deer County roads
As the weather changes and temperatures warm, Red Deer County is notifying residents that road bans outlining new axle weight allowances will be coming into effect on March 10 at 7 a.m. These will occ...
Mar 04, 2025

Coldest Night of the Year raises a record $92K in Red Deer
Organizers for the Coldest Night of the Year in Red Deer are reporting a record year.With a goal of $70,000 the Mustard Seed Red Deer and the Red Deer Food Bank were able to raise $92,652 that will be...
Mar 04, 2025

Jacobs and McEwen post victories to remain unbeaten at Montana's Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. - Alberta's Brad Jacobs and Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen posted victories Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. McEwen led the Pool B standings at 5-0 after a 7-5 win over Yuk...
Mar 04, 2025

Current wildfire levels "substantially better shape" than 2024, says Loewen
March 1 officially marked the first day for Alberta's wildfire season, and with that Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen says the province has been working since the end of 2024's wildfire sea...
Mar 04, 2025

'Team Rustad' prevails at B.C. Conservative AGM, leader says difference is strength
NANAIMO, B.C. - "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election and becoming t...
Mar 04, 2025

Energy, trade investments 'imperative' in rocky times: Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO
The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States. "In th...
Mar 04, 2025