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Non-profit Green Iglu to hold first food security forum in Red Deer
With the rising cost of living, at the grocery store in particular, a relatively new national non-profit based in Red Deer is looking to take a bite or many out of food insecurity.Green Iglu is holdin...
Oct 06, 2023
Unleash your inner anthem: CFR49's 'ANTHEM' Program hits the stage!
Saddle up, music enthusiasts! The Canadian Finals Rodeo is proud to introduce its electrifying new program, 'ANTHEM' - an extraordinary opportunity for contenders to become the official voice behind C...
Oct 06, 2023
CPRA end of season wrap-up
With the completion of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association regular season, the rosters are almost set for Canadian Finals Rodeo '49 at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer, Alta. November 1-5....
Oct 06, 2023
Liberal minister says turning federal assets into affordable housing part of fix
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the Liberals see turning federal assets into affordable housing as an integral part of fixing Canada's shortage. Duclos said in a recent interview t...
Oct 06, 2023
NBPA, Raptors donate $10,000 to striking SFU support workers
BURNABY - The National Basketball Players Association and its members on the Toronto Raptors are donating $10,000 to fund striking support workers at Simon Fraser University. NBPA vice-president and R...
Oct 06, 2023
Emergency resolution on pharmacare expected at NDP convention
OTTAWA - A group of grassroots NDP activists is planning to push for pharmacare to be a make-or-break element of the federal party's supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals at a policy convention...
Oct 06, 2023
Disability advocates warn eligibility for federal dental-care plan may be cumbersome
OTTAWA - The federal government's new dental insurance plan has yet to be introduced, but advocates are warning the eligibility criteria for people with disabilities could be cumbersome and may not ca...
Oct 06, 2023
Canada women to play Brazil in Montreal, Halifax soccer friendlies later this month
Canada Soccer confirmed Friday that the Canadian women will play Brazil later this month in Montreal and Halifax during the FIFA international window. The friendlies, scheduled for Oct. 28 at Montreal...
Oct 06, 2023
New anesthesiologist brings Red Deer Regional crew to 15
AHS has added a new anesthesiologist to the roster at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.Dr. Jaco Janse van Rensburg, who has spent several years training in South Africa and Ireland, brings the total ...
Oct 06, 2023
A judge rules against a Republican challenge of a congressional redistricting map in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico state judge ruled against a Republican Party challenge of new congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divvied up a politically conservative oil-producing...
Oct 06, 2023