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Conservatives needs to start thinking about approach to Indigenous issues: MP
OTTAWA - National protests sparked by the opposition of some Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to a pipeline project in B.C. are also sparking debate in Conservative circles about the part...
Mar 02, 2020
Quebec activists maintain rail blockades despite tentative deal in B.C.
MONTREAL - Protesters in two regions of Quebec are maintaining their rail blockades for the time being in spite of a draft deal reached Sunday in British Columbia between Wet'suwet'en heredi...
Mar 02, 2020
Work on Coastal GasLink pipeline to resume following draft agreement
OTTAWA - Work is expected to resume today on a natural gas pipeline in British Columbia that has been at the centre of protests that have disrupted both rail and road traffic in many pa...
Mar 02, 2020
Ontario reports three new coronavirus cases, brings province's total to 18
TORONTO - Ontario reported three new cases of the novel coronavirus Monday, bringing the total in the province to 18. The province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, was expec...
Mar 02, 2020
Quebec court gives Ottawa four more months to amend assisted-dying law
MONTREAL - A Quebec court has given the federal government more time to amend its assisted-dying legislation. Ottawa was facing a March 11 deadline imposed last September by Quebec Superior Court...
Mar 02, 2020
'We will do better:' Alberta company apologizes for Greta Thunberg decal
CALGARY - An Alberta energy services company says its management accepts full responsibility for a decal the business distributed bearing its logo beneath a sexually ...
Mar 02, 2020
Curling Queens earn ACAC silver and trip to nationals
The Red Deer College Queens Curling team earned Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) silver at the Pidherney Curling Centre over the weekend.The RDC Queens fought to the end against the Univers...
Mar 02, 2020 (RDC Athletics)
Weekly Scoreboard: March 2-8, 2020
*All records shown are current prior to the week beginning**If you have a local sports score or story you'd like to see on our website, email news@rdnewsnow.com or josh@rdnewsnow.comDQ ATHLETE OF THE ...
Mar 02, 2020
Spring & Summer Activity Guide delivered to homes this week
Red Deerians can prepare to sign up for spring and summer recreation and culture activities with the release of the Activity Guide this week.The 2020 spring and summer Activity Guide will be delivered...
Mar 02, 2020
Thunder open AJHL playoffs with pair of wins
The Drayton Valley Thunder opened up their first round AJHL playoff matchup with the Bonnyville Pontiacs with back to back wins to take a 2-0 series lead. In game one, it was a duel of goaltenders as ...
Mar 02, 2020