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MétisMétis National Council takes former president, Manitoba Métis to court
The Mtis National Council has filed a lawsuit against its former president and the Manitoba Mtis Federation alleging financial irregularities and questionable contracts. President Cassidy Caron says a...
Jan 28, 2022
Iqaluit lifts precautionary boil-water advisory, bypass system still being used
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's Health Department has lifted a precautionary boil-water advisory for the city of Iqaluit. The capital's 8,000 people had been under the advisory since Jan. 19 when the cit...
Jan 28, 2022
Four deaths in Richmond, B.C., believed to be a murder-suicide, police say
RICHMOND, B.C. - Homicide investigators say they believe the targeted shooting that left four people dead in a Richmond, B.C., home was a murder-suicide. The victims were all members of the same famil...
Jan 28, 2022
Lacombe council approves utility rate increase, but has concerns if it's enough
Lacombe city council has approved a utility rate increase of 2.7 per cent each for water, wastewater and solid waste.The approval was given at Monday's council meeting, but concerns were raised if thi...
Jan 28, 2022
Trudeau concerned trucker convoy converging on Parliament Hill could turn violent
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's concerned about the potential for violence during this weekend's planned protest on Parliament Hill by truckers and others joining the crowd. In an int...
Jan 28, 2022
QMJHL set to resume activities Feb. 3 after weeks-long hiatus
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will resume activities Feb. 3 following a weeks-long hiatus due to COVID-19 complications. The league said in a release Friday that it plans to complete a full 68...
Jan 28, 2022
Olds College named one of Canada's top research institutions
Olds College says it's proud to have recently been listed as one of Canada's top 50 research colleges. The honour is via a publication by Research Infosource Inc., with Olds College one of five Albert...
Jan 28, 2022
BGC Red Deer Benefits from Home Depot Canada Foundation Orange Door Campaign
YouthHQ and BGC Red Deer are pleased to announce a generous gift from the Home Depot Canada Foundation. Our local Red Deer Home Depot store efforts raised $10,194.28 with the Home Depot Canada Foundat...
Jan 28, 2022
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2020 on Jan. 30
Last minute registration is still available for the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame's 2020 virtual induction ceremony.The event takes place 4 p.m. on Jan. 30.Registration, which is free, is available on e...
Jan 28, 2022
Alberta nurses ratify new deal with employers after two years of negotiations
An end to one of the "most prolonged and arduous negotiations in the provincial nursing union's 44-year history."United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) has ratified a new Collective Agreement with Alberta Hea...
Jan 28, 2022