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United Way Central Alberta encouraging residents to still give if they can
If you have the ability to give, the need right now in communities all across central Alberta is immense. That according to Brett Speight, CEO for United Way Central Alberta who says in times of crisi...
Apr 03, 2020
Maskwacis RCMP seeking 19-year-old in connection to shooting
APRIL 30 - Maskwacis RCMP are advising that Travis Roasting has been arrested. === Maskwacis RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a man involved in a firearms incident in January.The Maskwa...
Apr 03, 2020 RCMP are seeking 19 y/o Travis Roasting in connection to a shooting incident in Jan. 2020.
Former Obama security adviser calls on Canada to show global COVID-19 leadership
OTTAWA - A former top Obama adviser says Canada has shown a disciplined, science-based approach to the COVID-19 crisis and should pursue greater international leadership on global health issues in the...
Apr 03, 2020
Raptors president Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by deputy at NBA Finals
TORONTO - Raptors president Masai Ujiri alleges he was assaulted by a sheriff's deputy before a shoving altercation between the two men at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA Finals. In...
Apr 03, 2020
High court postpones April arguments because of coronavirus
The Supreme Court on Friday announced it will postpone arguments scheduled for April because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the court didn't rule out hearing some arguments within months. The announ...
Apr 03, 2020
Being on the East Coast a double-edged sword in COVID-19 pandemic medical battle
HALIFAX - Being a small East Coast province in the pandemic is a double-edged sword: there are fewer critically ill patients, but the supply of hospital beds is limited if the...
Apr 03, 2020
Rugby Canada preparing for financial hit due to COVID-19 shutdown of the sport
TORONTO - World rugby is taking a financial beating because of the COVID-19 shutdown. USA Rugby, its bottom line battered, has already filed for bankruptcy. Rugby Canada is expecting a sizable hit. Ho...
Apr 03, 2020
Concerns raised about feds dealings on First Nations elections amid COVID-19
OTTAWA - The chief of an Ontario First Nation says her community is caught up in bureaucratic and "paternalistic" voting rules that could leave it with a governance gap in the midd...
Apr 03, 2020
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools still waiting on funding announced for new middle school in Red Deer
Concerns are growing amongst trustees with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) regarding the lack of progress being made towards their biggest capital need - a new middle school for Red Deer.On...
Apr 03, 2020
Feds urge med students, retirees to volunteer in the fight against COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal government is seeking volunteers with medical experience to provide backup support in the fight against COVID-19. Health Canada is creating a database of specialized voluntee...
Apr 03, 2020