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More schools to offer free feminine hygiene products thanks to provincial grant
The United Way is launching a two-year pilot project to ensure women and girls in Alberta have access to feminine hygiene products.The Government of Alberta is giving $260,000 to the Period Promise ca...
May 28, 2021
Suspects rob Blackfalds gas station at gunpoint
Blackfalds RCMP are turning to the public for help in identifying and locating a pair of suspects wanted for holding up a local gas station. It was just after 8 a.m. on May 21 when Mounties were calle...
May 28, 2021
City to reopen Rec Centre pool, Spray and Play and Kin Canyon water park
Several popular Red Deer amenities are set to reopen following the announcement of Alberta's Open for Summer relaunch plan.The City of Red Deer says the outdoor pool at the Recreation Centre will open...
May 28, 2021
Red Deer pair facing firearms and drug charges
A man and woman from Red Deer face numerous firearms and drug-related charges after being nabbed by police east of Innisfail.It was at about 11:15 a.m. Thursday when Innisfail RCMP initiated a traffic...
May 28, 2021
Echaquan inquiry: ex-health boss says he was unaware of racism problem at hospital
MONTREAL - The former head executive who oversaw the Quebec hospital where an Indigenous patient was mocked and insulted before she died says he wasn't aware of a racism problem at the institution. Da...
May 28, 2021
Mother convicted of smothering disabled daughter wins new first-degree murder trial
TORONTO - A mother found guilty of smothering her severely disabled daughter won a new first-degree murder trial on Friday because of faulty instructions to the jury that convicted her. In a unanimous...
May 28, 2021
City councillor wants Lacombe to explore allowing VLTs
A city councilor in Lacombe is hoping to gauge the community's interest in exploring the potential return of video lottery terminals (VLTs) as an additional revenue stream for local restaurants.Reuben...
May 28, 2021
Ponoka Splash Park reopens for season May 29
A summer time amenity in the town of Ponoka will be opening for another season this weekend.The Ponoka Splash Park is reopening on May 29 for the public to enjoy as summer weather approaches. The spla...
May 28, 2021
Traffic signal repair scheduled for May 30
The traffic signal at the intersection of 67 Street and 52 Avenue in Red Deer will temporarily be turned off on Sunday, May 30.The lights will be turned off starting at 5:30 a.m. as crews complete sig...
May 28, 2021
MPs move to fast-track bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Federal lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation.In a Liberal motion, MPs moved unanimously to wrap debate on Bill C-5 and deem it passed ...
May 28, 2021