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Jason Goodstriker, First Nations leader and Fair Deal panel member, passes away
AIRDRIE- The province's Fair Deal Panel cancelled its scheduled town hall event in Airdrie Thursday evening due to the death of one of the panel members.It was announced on Thursday that Jason Goodstr...
Jan 17, 2020 Jason Goodstriker is pictured with Premier Jason Kenney. Goodstriker, a member of the province's Fair Deal Panel, has passed away (Twitter: Jason Kenney @jkenney)
Red Deer Museum and Art Galley announcements: Jan. 14
Anne Frank a History for today has its opening reception January 26, from 2-4 pm. Public invited.MiniMAG- Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 am January 22- Wrapped Yarn Birch TreesWe will be printing birch ...
Jan 17, 2020
Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional overhaul Wednesday to boost the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move signalling Putin's intention to carve out a new positio...
Jan 17, 2020
US housing construction jumps 16.9% in December
WASHINGTON - Construction of new homes surged in December to the highest level in 13 years, capping a year in which falling mortgage rates and a strong labour market helped lift the prospects of the h...
Jan 17, 2020
School closures and bus cancellations: Fri. Jan. 17
Below is the list of bus cancellations and school closures for Thursday, January 16. The list will be updated as more announcements are made.- All buses operating for Wild Rose School Division are can...
Jan 17, 2020
Airliner crash a mistake that pleased Iran’s enemies: Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader says that the downing of a civilian airliner leaving Tehran was a bitter accident that saddened Iran and made its enemies happy. In a rare sermon at Friday prayers in Tehran, Aya...
Jan 17, 2020
Airliner crash a mistake that pleased Iran’s enemies: Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader says that the downing of a civilian airliner leaving Tehran was a bitter accident that saddened Iran and made its enemies happy. In a rare sermon at Friday prayers in Tehran, Aya...
Jan 17, 2020
Drury leads host Canadian ski cross team into chilly World Cup at Nakiska
NAKISKA, Alta. - It's too cold for penguins, but not for ski cross racer Kevin Drury. A cold front enveloping Alberta this week cancelled penguin walks at the Calgary Zoo, where to...
Jan 17, 2020
Votto, Morneau backing Canada's Walker ahead of Hall of Fame vote reveal
Joey Votto admittedly didn't pay much attention to fellow Canadian Larry Walker during his 17-year playing career. It wasn't until after the 1997 National League MVP reti...
Jan 17, 2020
Canada's Dabrowski falls short in Adelaide International doubles final
ADELAIDE, Australia - Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski fell to a familiar foe in her quest for a 10th career WTA doubles title. The 27 year old from Ottawa, alongside Croatia's Darija Jurak, ...
Jan 17, 2020