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City of Red Deer working with $50 million in stimulus funding
The City of Red Deer finds itself with an extra $50 million to spend on projects thanks to the provincial and federal governments.Chief Financial Officer Dean Krejci says the money comes at a time whe...
Sep 26, 2020
Officials report just one active COVID case in Nova Scotia, no new case Saturday
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, leaving just one active case in the province as of Saturday. Public Health officials say that person is currently hospitalized in intensive...
Sep 26, 2020
Red Deer considering whether empty hotels could be used for affordable housing
Could empty hotels in Red Deer be converted into affordable housing units?It's a possibility after the federal government announced this week it's created a $1 billion rapid housing program, which inv...
Sep 26, 2020
Shifting racist sentiments possible despite clash last Sunday: Ubuntu
True action is needed and the time for statements is over when it comes to taking on racism, according to two local community advocates. Sadia Khan and Dieulita Datus with Ubuntu-Mobilizing Central Al...
Sep 26, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:35 a.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2020: There are 150,891 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 70,307 confirmed (including 5,814 deaths, 60,256...
Sep 26, 2020
First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding
OTTAWA - The Rama Police Service, which serves the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, does not have dedicated funding for forensic and crime investigation units, or to provide aid to victims. Rama Police...
Sep 26, 2020
Shattenkirk scores in overtime, Tampa Bay beats Dallas 5-4 in Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Kevin Shattenkirk scored on the power play 6:34 into overtime to lift Tampa Bay to a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars on Friday and put the Lightning one win away from the Stanley Cu...
Sep 26, 2020
Maine lobster business salvaged its summer despite pandemic
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's lobster fishermen braced for a difficult summer this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but then the unexpected happened. They kept catching lobsters, and people kept ...
Sep 26, 2020
First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding
OTTAWA - The Rama Police Service, which serves the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, does not have dedicated funding for forensic and crime investigation units, or to provide aid to victims. Rama Police...
Sep 26, 2020
Wilkinson aims to be B.C. premier after cabinet role, working as doctor and lawyer
VANCOUVER - Former cabinet colleague Bill Bennett warns anyone verbally sparring with B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to be prepared. "It's easy to fall into a trap when you're arguing with Andre...
Sep 26, 2020