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Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: June 10-16
June 104:12 a.m. - Brazeau County - Hwy 621 - Report of a copper wire theft, members made patrols of the area but no suspects located.4:29 a.m. - Brazeau County - Twp Rd 495 - Report of a copper wire ...
Jun 17, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip late Thursday for a second time since a shaky cease-fire ended last month's 11-day war after activists mobilized by the territory's milita...
Jun 17, 2021
Olds College launches Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
Olds College has announced the launch of a new network of Smart Farms.Officials say the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network is committed to sharing data and expertise that will help farmers, industry and ...
Jun 17, 2021
Male youth charged for weapons offence at Sylvan Lake Pier
A 16-year-old male youth has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose following an altercation earlier this month near the Sylvan Lake Pier.It was around 8 p.m. on June 2 when ...
Jun 17, 2021
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors ...
Jun 17, 2021
CMHA Recovery College receives donation to improve mental wellness in Red Deer
CMHA Recovery College Central Alberta is one of 15 Canadian Mental Health Association 'Recovery Colleges' receiving a much-need donation to support its free courses. According to local officials, expe...
Jun 17, 2021
Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice. Abdul-Jabbar will take a...
Jun 17, 2021
Ottawa using "racist" Indian Act to narrow Jordan's Principle eligibility, AFN argues
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says Canada's attempt to narrow the list of First Nations children who can access services under Jordan's Principle is linked to the country's long-standing "rac...
Jun 17, 2021
St. Louis gun-waving couple pleads guilty to misdemeanors
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A St. Louis couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators last year pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges and agreed to give up the weapons th...
Jun 17, 2021
Knicks' RJ Barrett says timing 'perfect' for Canadian basketball team
It wasn't quite the 21st birthday RJ Barrett envisioned. Instead of celebrating out on the town with friends and family, the New York Knicks guard marked the milestone in a hotel room in Tampa, Fla., ...
Jun 17, 2021